National shutdown: No disruptions reported in Durban North, uMhlanga
The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any incidents to their security companies or SAPS.
THERE have been no reports of disruptive protests or violence in the Durban North, uMhlanga areas, law enforcement agencies said on Monday morning, a few hours into the EFF’s national shutdown.
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Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell said, “Everything is quiet.”
“We’re patrolling the area, and all roads are clear. There were small isolated incidents on Queen Nandi Drive on Sunday night, but those were cleared,” said Powell.
He added that the public should remain calm and vigilant and report any incidents to security companies or SAPS to investigate.
“We’re attending to all reports that are coming in, but there hasn’t been anything serious. We also don’t want fake news to spread and for people to panic,” said Powell.
Haden Searles, chairman of the Durban North Community Policing Forum, said it’s been ‘dead quiet’.
“It’s business as usual. Everything is quiet, which is what we want to see. There have been no disruptions,” said Searles.
He advised the community to be alert to any traffic disruptions and to avoid those areas if they can.
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Natjoints spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said a total of 87 people have been arrested in the last 12 hours in the country for public-violence-related offences and at least 24 300 tyres have been confiscated.
Law enforcement officers are on high alert and will continue to prevent and combat any acts of criminality, maintain public order, protect the inhabitants of South Africa and their properties, as well as uphold and enforce the law,” she said.
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