Fikile Mbalula promises increased police visibility in Nyanga
The minister this week released annual Crime Stats that showed Nyanga remains the murder capital of South Africa.
CAPE TOWN - Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has told a community meeting in Nyanga that the lack of visible policing will soon be a thing of the past.
Mbalula is visiting the area following the release of Crime Stats this week.
Residents from Langa and Philippi East have also gathered to hear the minister speak at the Zola Hall in Nyanga.
#FikileInNyanga community members waiting on police minister to start proceedings. GLS pic.twitter.com/Hfbe6mktVQ
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 26, 2017
Community members have come out in their numbers to listen to Mbalula.
The minister this week released annual Crime Stats that showed Nyanga remains the murder capital of South Africa.
Some 281 murders were recorded in the past financial year.
Mbalula has on Thursday promised to ensure there is more visible policing in Nyanga and other crime stricken areas.
He wants police station commanders and officers to be more accessible to communities.
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(Edited by Zamangwane Shange)
