Police Minister Bheki Cele has again called on the men and women in blue to be tough on criminals. Cele says the country’s high crime levels are an indication that criminals have declared a war against citizens.
He was speaking during the National Congress of Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru). Popcru members have converged in Durban to discuss new ways of dealing with criminality and elect the union’s new leadership. An exodus of experienced members, lack of progression, and killing of police are just some of the issues raised.
“People say we are calling for a war, we are not calling for a war, we found the war in the way. For the first time here two weeks ago I buried a member of the NIU. These criminals, they are taking us on so it’s no use of taking a step back,” says Cele.
Source: eNCA
In other news – Lebohang Mpyana’s memorial service to be held at Joburg Theatre
Details of actress and comedian Lebohang Mpyana, famously known as ‘Khelina’ from Mzansi Magic’s ‘DiepCity,’ memorial service have been released. The actress died after a short illness which her family confirmed in a statement.
“Lebo died after a short illness. We ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers in this time of bereavement. Memorial service and funeral service details will follow,” read the statement. Read more
