THERESA VENTER: I dislike people begging and especially people who pretend to be beggars. About a month ago I was almost hijacked. A man pretended to be a beggar and had a gun under his shirt and demanded money and my cellphone, and I drove away.
AT almost every busy intersection you will find a woman with a child on her back begging for either money or something to eat. CHRONICLE took to the street to get the feelings of the public on this.
MARTIN BARBER: I do feel sorry for beggars, but bored so much by it. I will rather give my money to an NPO organisation and schools where I know it will go for a good cause. I’ve tried to help a family in need once in my life and the man told me that he is not going to accept the job offer, as he receives more on the streets.NOKWANDA OLIPHANT: The government must intervene because they are in danger of being knocked over by cars, especially at these busy intersections. Imagine how these children cope in rain or on sunny days. Also, the social workers must do something.JIMMY NTULI: I don’t have a problem with them. Surely there is a reason why they are there. I think our government must do something to help these people, maybe find out their background and how they can be assisted.TAMRIN JOHNSON: Beggars should not beg for money but should find a job. If you have two working hands and an able body then there is no excuse not to look for work. Some even pick up dirt off the streets for a living. I dislike it when men and women drag innocent children into this and stand and beg with them.
