Protest at racecourse to highlight community’s concerns
Call for community members to attend.
ANOTHER protest is planned this weekend at the old Clairwood Racecourse grounds to highlight the concerns of local communities regarding the development of the land.
The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) and Clairwood Racecourse Action Committee (CRAC) host the event with the aim of highlighting the possible effects of this development.
According to the groups this will include an increase in truck traffic which will lead to traffic jams, pollution, health and safety risks, the destruction of endangered species, community and social degradation and noise pollution.
“Let us rally as neighbours, as friends, as people who want justice. Encourage as many people as possible to join in. We should not be bullied out of our homes, neighbourhoods and vibrant communities by industries and government in their greed for profit,” said the members of the SDCEA.
The protest will be held on Saturday, 10 October from 9am to noon at the entrance to the old Clairwood Racecourse.
