This comes after three men were arrested in connection to two crimes in the area over the past week.
The spokesperson for the Bedfordview SAPS, Warrant Officer Mduduzi Nhlabathi, said the men were arrested for different crimes.
“Two of them were arrested in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old girl, while one was nabbed for robbing and stabbing a woman,” said W/O Nhlabathi.
He said both crimes took place along Boeing Road West.
“It is important for our residents to note that these beggars will not leave our area as long as they are still getting money from members of the community. One of the main solutions to getting rid of beggars is to stop giving them a reason to come back. Stop giving money to beggars,” said W/O Nhlabathi.
Chairperson for Bedfordview Community Police Forum (BCPF), Mr Gavin Henry said it is not often that Bedfordview has to deal with rape.
“It turns out that the [suspects] are two well known beggars who usually stand on Nicol Road. Those who continue to support beggars can make of this whatever they wish,” said Mr Henry.
