According to the ward 18 councillor, Clr Heather Hart, the sign placed at the intersection of Aitken and Palliser roads is illegal and will be removed.
The NEWS questioned whether, along with the rape sign’s removal, if council would also remove all the other illegally placed signs on the corner.
“Yes, they will be removed,” said Clr Hart.
“The rape reported in this area is indeed tragic and alarming, but it must be noted that this area has never been regarded as safe. From the various reports received, the incident appears to have happened in the City Power servitude area between Edenvale and Greenstone. This area is, as such, somewhat of a ‘no man’s land’,” she added.
Past requests to City Power to clear the area of dumping and maintain the area to the satisfaction of the surrounding neighbourhood and residents have been met with limited success.
“I will again endeavour to bring them to the party to do what is necessary. This will include not only clearing and maintaining the area, but replacing broken bollards and erecting extra bollards as deemed necessary to prevent further dumping,” said Clr Hart.
On Tuesday an Edenvale mother issued a warning to all young women after her daughter was pulled into the field and raped.
The mother, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her daughter, said the incident occurred on Wednesday evening last week.
“She was walking close to her house past the open fields next to Palliser and Aitken roads. Two men dragged her into the field and raped her,” said the mother.
The mother was told by police officers that it was the third such incident in the area this month.
“So many women walk past these fields every day. I need them to be aware so that this does not happen to more women,” said the mother.
The Edenvale SAPS has since stated that claims that the incident was the third such one was unfounded.
