On 23 February, you may recall, the mercury rose to 35 degrees in Cape Town. On that day, an American tourist, Ms Fleming, was walking in the Central City towards the Waterkant Street footbridge over Buitengracht. CCID public safety officer (PSO) Mr Mthi approached her, and kindly advised her – recalls the 65-year-old Ms Fleming: “Mama, it’s too hot for you to walk to the Waterfront [2km away].”
Ms Fleming agreed and asked the officer if he could perhaps organise her a meter taxi. However, when the taxi arrived, she realised that it only accepted cash. “I only had my American Express card, but the CCID officer insisted on paying for my ride,” she says.
Ms Fleming later returned to repay the R120 fare to Mr Mthi, who was reluctant to accept it. The CCID and its Safety & Security service provider, Iliso Protection Services, have since rewarded Mr Mthi for going well above and beyond the call of duty.
Ms Fleming concludes: “I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the officer for rendering an outstanding service.”
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