Jabulile Mbatha22 December 2024 | 12:30

Eastern Cape gains nearly 3,000 newly trained police officers for the festive season

Police minister Senzo Mchunu said they will report for duty at their nearest station.

Eastern Cape gains nearly 3,000 newly trained police officers for the festive season

The Eastern Cape has gained nearly 3000 newly trained police officers for the festive season. Picture: @SAPoliceService/ X.

JOHANNESBURG - The Eastern Cape has gained nearly 3000 newly trained police officers for the festive season

Police minister, Senzo Mchunu announced this to the media in the province on Saturday.

He said that hundreds of them will now report for duty at their nearest station.

"We are implementing all hands on the deck approach to make sure that South Africans and all those that are in the country for holidays and tourism feel safe in this festive season."