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The biking community of Cape Town took to the streets on Sunday to make their voices heard following several
attacks on motorcycles. Picture: Supplied

The biking community in Cape Town rallied together on take action.
Sunday to voice their concerns following a series of
attacks on motorcyclists. Kok added: “We are appealing to the police to support us
Biker clubs submitted a formal request for assistance to in order to avoid resorting to the alternative plans
the Ravensmead Police Station. discussed by bikers.”
Their main request is for increased police presence at
the junction of Robert Sobukwe Drive and Stellenbosch Captain Theresa Swanepoel addressed the bikers and
Arterial. accepted the memorandum on behalf of the South
African Police Service (SAPS).
According to the bikers, they have been victims of crime Swanepoel expressed: “We appreciate everyone who
or targeted while riding in the area, including incidents of attended today and highlighted the unity within the biker
being hit with stones. community. I will present your memorandum to our
More than 100 bikers gathered at N1 City Mall before superiors, we will deliberate on it, and we will provide a
proceeding to the Ravensmead Police Station. response in due course.”.

Wilfred Kok of Spot MCC stated: “We are advocating for
improved policing and increased visibility to deter
criminals from frequenting that location.
“Across the Western Cape, there are approximately 15
identified hotspots where incidents occur frequently, and
we require assistance.”
The most recent incident occurred two weeks ago when
Ricardo Jacobs of Los Kinnes MCC was assaulted with
a brick while riding on Stellenbosch Arterial.
Jacobs recounted: “I am unsure of the size of the brick. I
managed to maintain control, but the situation could
have been much worse. Consider the potential
consequences if a rider falls off their bike and is left
vulnerable on the ground.”
Biker clubs presented a memorandum to the Ravensmead police station in a
Kok emphasized that they do not wish to take matters plea for assistance. Picture: Supplied
into their own hands, but rather urge law enforcement to