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'We have a responsibility towards the community'
Vukani
|June 04, 2026
However, he expressed disappointment at the low turnout from residents, saying communities often ask leaders to pray for them but fail to participate in such initiatives.
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He also urged church leaders across the Cape Metro to respond to the growing crisis of crime and violence.
Social Crime Prevention coordinator Warrant Officer Dyantyi encouraged residents and believers to stand together in faith and hope against crime. He stated that the prayer walks were aimed at confronting the growing scourge of car hijackings, extortion, robberies, and drug and substance abuse, all of which continue to destroy families and weaken communities.
This story is from the June 04, 2026 edition of Vukani.
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