City begins suspension proceedings in the case of St George's Mall busker
The City of Cape Town has commenced suspension proceedings against three Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) following an incident involving a busker at St George's Mall.
The hearings will take place this week.
Whilst the investigation into this incident is ongoing, it has been deemed that the actions of these officers were not in keeping with this administration's commitment to building a Caring City that respects every resident's right to dignity.
It must also be noted that the vast majority of the City's Law Enforcement Department work in what are sometimes challenging and dangerous environments to ensure, as far as they are able, that the people of this city live in an ordered and peaceful environment.
It is largely because of their vigilance that busking is anecdotally more popular in Cape Town than in other CBDs around South Africa. In Cape Town, the CBD is not a no-go zone but an inclusive area where people work, socialise and live. For this, we have our Law Enforcement Officers to thank.