Some of Mzansi’s biggest stars have taken aim at the government for their handling of gender-based violence (GBV) and increasing spate of human trafficking in the country.
Actress Rami Chuene has weighed in on Police Minister Bheki Cele’s handling of the two issues, claiming he is “drowning” and out of touch with the issues South Africans faces.
Cele and Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole briefed the media this week about the updated regulations for lockdown level 1 and addressed concerns around human trafficking and GBV.
The minister said kidnapping and human trafficking were serious issues which needed to be investigated, but he also warned about misinformation.
“There is a lot of fake news because it is known people are scared and sensitive about the matter. Many people gave addresses of places where they said this is happening. Those places have been checked.
“One of these places was found to be a police barracks, and another was found to be a financial institution where people were doing legitimate business.
Rami was critical of the minister, telling her followers on Twitter that he seemed to be out of touch with what is happening on the ground.
Ndosi should have gracefully declined to return as police minister. He’s drowning.
“The lack of action on GBV issues, human trafficking and so on portray him as one who has lost touch with the protection of the country and its citizens,” she wrote.
Rapper Cassper Nyovest said SA was not safe for women and children.
Ndosi should have gracefully declined to return as police minister. He’s drowning. The lack of action on #GBV issues, human trafficking, etc. portray him as one who’s lost touch with the protection of the country and its citizens.
— Rami Chuene🌈🏳️🌈 (@ramichuene) September 22, 2020
He said corruption in the police force was a problem, and South Africans are looking to those who promised to protect them for guidance.
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Source: IOL