Mthatha community accuses police of being lax on extortion crimes
National police commissioner Fannie Masemola has heard first-hand from the people of Mthatha about their experiences of extortion. He’s visited the area to get an update on the progress of investigations into these cases. Masemola says 36 cases are being investigated since the recently launched extortion hotline.
One of those who have experienced extortion, Vuyokazi Mbingeleli, says she lost her home to the late alleged extortionist Sakumzi Mareke and his crew after they allegedly torched her home.
“Today I’m homeless because of Mareke who burnt my home and shot at my son with four bullets but he survived that. I live with anger General Masemola because Mthata police are slow. There is no police officer including the one that was investigating my case came to me with an update.”
MMbingeleli says instead, she is always told by police that they are investigating.
#sapsHQ [HAPPENING TODAY] The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola together with SAPS management will on Sunday, 08 September 2024, provide an update on police interventions to prevent and combat crime in and around in Mthatha.
General Masemola will also… pic.twitter.com/iw8RrLvIlr
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) September 8, 2024
Source: eNCA
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