#PODCAST Over 6,000 signatures secured as a petition by the community group "Friends of Table Mountain" gains momentum #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A petition launched by community group "Friends of Table Mountain" is gaining momentum as crime in the popular tourist destination escalates. The petition is calling for greater security measures to be enforced as criminals continue to target hikers, cyclists and tourists. The petition, which was launched last week, has garnered over 6000 signatures as greater pressure is put on local authorities by infuriated community members. Chairperson of Friends of Table Mountain, Andy Davies says they are aiming for 20-thousand signatures before sending the petition to Minister of Forestry and Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Barbara Creecy...