Residents of Dawnview are outraged with the behaviour of some of the students of Dawnview High School.<\/p>\n
A local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, told the GCN that these students have been causing a number of problems in the area.<\/p>
\u201cThe students can often be seen hanging around in front of the caf\u00e9 in Association Road,\u201d she said<\/p>\n
\u201cThese children are often seen smoking both cigarettes and dagga, and even consuming alcohol.<\/p>
\u201cOn numerous occasions taxis have stopped in the road with blaring music and can be seen \u201cpartying\u201d with the students.\u201d<\/p>\n
Elaine Iaaths, who owns Aphrodite\u2019s Hair Salon, has confirmed these reports and added that the students, have on occasion, even started arguments with local store owners.<\/p>\n
Both women feel that the school and local SAPS are doing nothing to control the situation.<\/p>\n
The GCN contacted both\u00a0Dawnview High School and the Primrose Police Station to find out more about the situation and what steps are being taken to bring the unruly students under control.<\/p>\n
Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police, issued the following statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an on-going situation and is receiving on-going attention from the Primrose police.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegular patrols are conducted at the said street, which is the centre of both Dawnview High School and Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High School.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past learners have been arrested for a number of reasons.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs police we have requested that the EMPD help us with the taxis that stop there, playing loud music.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom my understanding the school is on board with our prevention measures and has sent teachers to monitor the area every morning.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have seen these teachers during our regular patrols there in the mornings.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the time of going to press,\u00a0Dawnview High had not yet responded to the GCN\u2019s queries.<\/p>\n