The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster said it has put security measures in place to protect public facilities that will be used for voting in the upcoming polls to deal with any lawlessness.
The cluster is giving an update on the state of readiness for the seventh democratic elections, as Sunday marks 30 days before South Africans cast their votes.
Defence Minister Thandi Modise said this protection extends to national key points and other facilities that may be vulnerable to criminal activities.
Modise said lawlessness and incitement of violence during this time would not be tolerated.
“Any person who tampers with or damages essential infrastructure is guilty of a criminal offence and he/she can be sentenced to a maximum of 30 years if found guilty.”
Modise added that there’s a deployment plan in place for security officials to attend to any challenges.
“NATJOINTS [National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure] has recommended a fit-for-purpose deployment plan that will deal with any potential threats of crime and violence in and around voting stations as well as national and provincial results centres.”
-EWN
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