THE Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa has been following the investigation of political related cases in the province very closely and has indicated that the community can be reassured that these cases are receiving serious attention.
He said a multi-disciplinary task team consisting of the Hawks, Detective Service, Crime Intelligence, Local Criminal Record Centre and the National Prosecuting Authority is looking at a number of cases that have occurred over 2016 and 2017 which include cases of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and intimidation.
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A large number of arrests have been affected already with many of the cases currently underway in courts across the province.
“We are following these cases very closely and are confident that the team are making progress in those cases that have not had any breakthroughs as yet. We are appealing to communities to remain calm and allow the investigation team to do their work without any hindrance,” said Major General Langa.
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He said those who have any information that could be of assistance to detectives are also requested to come forward and co-operate with investigators.
“We are taking the attack on public representatives in the province very seriously and will do everything within our control to bring the perpetrators to book,” said Langa.
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