The Citizen
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September 21, 2007
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Dear Sir or Madam:
We, the citizens of South Africa are living a miracle but we face many challenges, like crime, and if it’s not addressed it might challenge our miracles. I am a young citizen and I love my country but more than that I am really concerned about the crime rate. Not a day goes by that we don’t here about robberies, hijacking, kidnapping, murders and rape. These are just a few crimes which are killing the hope for us and our country.
In three days there have been 8 murders, 2 rapes, 1 guy beaten and bruised badly, 1 robbery and 5 other corruptions which have taken place. These crimes are only reported crimes in the newspaper. From the figures above you cannot only see that the crime rate is very high but also reached the limits and are gone out of hand. Since the police are even part of this corruption it is safe to say that our country might go down the drains. We have reason to expect that our country will worsen in ten years or even three years. What will happen in 2010 when the world cup will be held in our country?
The crimes have now turned violent in S.A; criminals beat you, stab or rape you first. It will instill fear in criminals and make them think twice before committing any crimes. I’m sure this will prove to be a deterrent against violent crimes. I feel that the death penalty should be re-introduced for murder and rape because these crimes have reached epidemic proportions. The problems won’t be solved unless we address it properly. You and I can make a difference!
Sincerely,
Tasneem Pochee
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As-salaamualykum Dear Tasneem
Thanks for going the extra mile! The interview you did with Mohammed Sujee is an eye opener! Please save a copy (on a flash drive) of the interview with all the biographical data so that it can be posted on the Vaal Hearings blogspot.
Furthermore, I have checked your blog and believe you have great potential for great things in life. Yes, we all make a start some where and I think that you have made your start already. Please keep up the good work and don't give up. You know, you could play a vital role in the book that we want to publish on the Vaal Hearings! Are you interested?
Please let me know.
Sincerely,
Mr.A.Sujee (Teacher of English)
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