According to the herald news paper in Port Elizabeth,Informal traders in Walmer had their worst fears turn to reality yesterday when their wares were confiscated by metro police and municipal rangers. This comes after human settlements political head Nqaba Bhanga vowed last week the municipality would clamp down on hawkers trading illegally in Walmer.
The group of men, who sell wooden furniture alongside 8th Avenue, had their stock confiscated following a warning to get permits two months ago.
The hawkers claim the municipality makes no provisions for artisans and had no permit system in place for them.
The removal follows an initial warning in July which gave them two weeks to obtain a permit or to stop trading.
PE citizens lets stand up against abuse of any kind, especially from the municipality. We have issues that needs solving in the city and the municipality is gunning for soft targets rather than making sure their promises to the people are fulfilled.
Image credit: Brian Witbooi
Article extract from: Siyamtanda Capa
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These guys have been there for years with no trouble at all! Has their situation been properly assessed? ................how can they get a permit if there is no permit system in place for them?
this pple they have been there for more than 20yrs now we're do you want them to go....plz have mercy on them...
No in my name
Disgusting to do this to these people. First go sort out the drug dens in Central/near Five ways plus the taxis. The NMBM is going for soft targets!
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According to the herald news paper in Port Elizabeth,Informal traders in Walmer had their worst fears turn to reality yesterday when their wares were confiscated by metro police and municipal rangers. This comes after human settlements political head Nqaba Bhanga vowed last week the municipality would clamp down on hawkers trading illegally in Walmer.
The group of men, who sell wooden furniture alongside 8th Avenue, had their stock confiscated following a warning to get permits two months ago.
The hawkers claim the municipality makes no provisions for artisans and had no permit system in place for them.
The removal follows an initial warning in July which gave them two weeks to obtain a permit or to stop trading.
PE citizens lets stand up against abuse of any kind, especially from the municipality. We have issues that needs solving in the city and the municipality is gunning for soft targets rather than making sure their promises to the people are fulfilled.
Image credit: Brian Witbooi
Article extract from: Siyamtanda Capa
5 Comments
This is a disgrace. Make a site available in the vicinity for these people to trade with the general public. They are well known in Walmer and are decent hard working folk. Repugnant move. Brutal and heartless just like the Nats!
These guys have been there for years with no trouble at all! Has their situation been properly assessed? ................how can they get a permit if there is no permit system in place for them?
this pple they have been there for more than 20yrs now we're do you want them to go....plz have mercy on them...
No in my name
Disgusting to do this to these people. First go sort out the drug dens in Central/near Five ways plus the taxis. The NMBM is going for soft targets!
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This is a disgrace. Make a site available in the vicinity for these people to trade with the general public. They are well known in Walmer and are decent hard working folk. Repugnant move. Brutal and heartless just like the Nats!