Cape Flats Safety Forum wants WC to cop Thembisile Patekile to resign

CAPE TOWN - The Cape Flats Safety Forum is calling for Western Cape South African National Police (SAPS) Commissioner Thembisile Patekile to resign. 

The call comes after police recovered 19 illegal firearms in Mitchells Plain on Monday afternoon.

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While the forum commends the recovery of firearms, it said Patekile was out of touch with reality. 

Chairperson Abie Isaacs said there should be an immediate probe into gun violence.   

“We have heard what the Provincial Commissioner is saying that there has been limited gun violence over the weekend. I think the Provincial Commissioner has lost touch with reality of what's happening on the ground. Therefore, as the Cape Flats Safety Forum, we're starting to align ourselves with other formations that are calling for the Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape to resign.”