SCARED OF OUR CITY’S CBD

SHOPPERS & BUSINESS OWNERS FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY

Kimberley’s Central Business District (CBD) has become a dangerous place with shoppers, salespersons and business owners terrified that they may soon fall prey to criminals. Every week social media is flooded with messages and warnings from people who have become victims of a massive increase in crime in the area. This weekend several armed robberies added to this fear.

Picture: Danie van der Lith OUR LAND: Mysterious night-time mining close to the banks of the Vaal River near Riverton has left local residents, who own the property, fuming. Dozens of Droogfontein residents yesterday protested against what they call “illegal diamond mining” on...