– Kouga Local Municipality hosted a pivotal Safety Summit in Cape St Francis, gathering key stakeholders from the safety and security sector.
Attendees included notable figures such as Leon van Dyk, MMC for Safety and Security at Mossel Bay Municipality, and JP Smith, MMC for Safety and Security in the City of Cape Town. Representatives from the South African Police Service (SAPS), local businesses, private security firms, and community members also participated in the event.
Kouga Local Municipality Hosted A Safety Summit With Primary Objective
The summit’s primary objective was to devise strategies aimed at crime prevention across the Kouga region. Business owners and community members were actively encouraged to share their insights and recommendations to shape effective safety measures.
Kouga Executive Mayor
Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, underscored the critical importance of safeguarding all residents. He stressed that a collaborative effort between community members, local authorities, and law enforcement agencies is essential for ensuring safety and security in the region.
During the event, Kouga Municipal Manager Charl du Plessis presented the Memorandum of Agreement, a formal acknowledgment of the discussions and commitments made during the summit. In a symbolic gesture of the municipality’s dedication to community safety, Mayor Bornman was the first to sign the memorandum, affirming Kouga’s commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to make safety a top priority.
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