No to sex workers say residents
Fed up with sex workers bringing the area down, residents from Kibler Park, Mayfield Park, Rispark and Patlyn, gathered on Saturday May 30 to demonstrate their anger.
KIBLER PARK – They were joined by D&D Tactical Security who joined in the procession of vehicles as they drove around the surrounding areas of Kibler Park voicing their frustration and concerns against the sex workers.
“Residents in these areas have to put up with sex workers standing on street corners begging vehicles to stop so they can make some money. Corners of Summit Drive, Bambi and Gazelle roads are favourite spots for the sex workers to try and get business. It’s getting out of hand and if residents ask the sex workers to move away from in front of their homes, some of them become aggressive,” said Trevor Sturgess (Kibler Park and Walkerville Community Group), who initiated the march.
Another resident said, “When I arrived home from work one day a sex worker was standing outside my gate trying to flag motorists down. When I told her to move, she threatened me with a rock. This has to stop.”
Members of Mondeor SAPS regularly visit the areas concerned and remove the sex workers, who are taken to Mondeor Police Station and prosecuted. Sadly, days later though they are back on their street corners, looking for customers who are interested in what they have to offer.
The sex works say they have no other means of income but for the residents who have to put up with them, it’s become a nightmare.
