Mosque vandalism: WCG calls on public to come forward with information
10 January 2017
The Western Cape Government condemns the incidents of mosque vandalism, reported on the Cape peninsula in recent days.
Following an initial vandalism incident in Simonstown, reports today suggest that SAPS have been contacted regarding a second incident in Kalkbay on Monday.
Both incidents made calculated use of islamophobic methods, including blood and - in the Simonstown case - a pig's head. The similarity of the cases, and proximity of the mosques, raises concerns that the two incidents may be linked.
Premier Helen Zille said: "We condemn these acts of desecration and vandalism in the strongest terms. Our society is founded on constitutional values of respect, tolerance and freedom. Acts of religious or racial prejudice have no place in our province and nation."