WAR has been declared on drug users, peddlers and human traffickers.
This was a warning from a team of ward councillors who rallied various organisations to the Anti-drug and Human Trafficking Rally at Rotunda Park Crescent in Turffontein.
The march, spearheaded by Ward 57, 56, 55 and 124 councillors Faeeza Chame, Michael Crichton, Rashida Landis and Mongameli Myameni had dozens of school children, community members, CPF members, JMPD, SAPS and the Department of Environmental Health marching in unison to say no to drugs.
Chants were heard throughout the south of Johannesburg as the masses made their way around, chanting in unison for the demise of drug and human trafficking.
Member of parliament Manny De Freitas was also there to show support and said crime in certain parts of the city was a huge concern economically.
“Crime is taking place on our streets and it is those corrupt cops who turn a blind eye instead of curbing the problem that exacerbates the matter further,” De Freitas said.
He said if we all cleaned up the streets this would bring more investment into the city.
Those marching could be heard chanting “drug dealers your time is up.”
Food and beverages were sponsored by Kwikspar in Rosettenville, hot dogs by Meatworld from Comaro Crossing, Zoom Juices.
Meatworld co-owner Jorge Martins said he was honoured in being part of the anti-drugs and human trafficking rally. He said rallies like this initiated movements within communities that aided in informing the youth on the dangers of substance abuse.
He said he stood for such marches as drugs were a major concern everywhere.
Law enforcement not only controlled traffic as patrons marched on but they also helped to hand out food to the tired people who stood up to make their voices heard in the fight against drugs and human trafficking.
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