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The Western Cape government will divert R6 million from education to the City of Cape Town to use it in efforts to curb gang related violence.
Premier Helen Zille and mayor Patricia de Lille said in a joint statement the provincial government and the city had limited powers in the fight against crime and violence, but would continue to play their respective roles.
Gang-related violence has been on the rise in areas such as Manenberg, which has affected learning. Members of the community have also been caught up in the crossfire.
As part of a plan to combat the violence, a commission of inquiry has been established in Khayelitsha.
Among efforts to fight the violence they sought to pass a Safety Act, conduct policing needs and priorities, watched briefs and formed partnerships.
They appealed to the SAPS to deploy additional resources to Manenberg, particularly during this increasingly violent time.
"We also repeat our calls for President Jacob Zuma to authorise the employment of the SANDF in gang hot spot areas," they said.
