'What does the CoCT expect will happen when all street people have a criminal record?'
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Cape Town - Activist group and law centre, Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU) is calling on city residents to push back and oppose stricter measures against the homeless.
This as the City published amendments to the by-law relating to streets, public places and the prevention of noise nuisances that is open for public comment. The amendments will allow for stricter law enforcement on homeless people in public areas.
According to data obtained from non-profit organisation U-turn, there are around 14 357 homeless people in the city, with just 2 473 beds at City shelters.