Gauteng Premier, David Makhura along with the South African Police Services (SAPS) embarked on the #OkaeMolao campaign on 23 January in Midrand.
Makhura confirmed that a total of 591 suspects have been arrested in the anti-crime operations in the last 48 hours.
Good morning Gauteng. This morning we join #OkaeMolao in Midrand. Police have arrested 591 suspects in anti-crime operations in the last 48 hours. This includes those involved in Olievenhout taxi killings and police killers in Diepsloot. Criminals you have nowhere to hide.
— David Makhura (@David_Makhura) January 23, 2020
“We had an operation which I regard very successful,” said Makhura.
Watch: Police have assured me that they are hot on the heels of the perpetrators of the heinous shootings on New Years Day in Melville and Mary Fitzgerald Square. We want arrests. #OkaeMolao pic.twitter.com/7vvCTSApsf
— David Makhura (@David_Makhura) January 23, 2020
Social media users were pleased with the operation and shared their thoughts and ideas with Makhura.
https://twitter.com/Alpha75827145/status/1220242352939372544?s=20
Thank you Premier. While you are still at it, please prioritise the provision of trade licenses to township businesses. We can't promote township economy while on the other end we collect their stock ???? pic.twitter.com/mlNpQhlpua
— Design4????nCare (@Designdesign15) January 23, 2020
Morning Premier, tackle the drug dens since you in Rabie Ridge. Your arrest total will definitely escalate if you can attend to it…
— Moss Makwati (@MosheMakwati) January 23, 2020
We want illegal immigrants out of our communities their the ones who are responsible for all the nonsense happening in SA.
— THABIZOLO…. (@William95576637) January 23, 2020
Thank you. I agree
— David Makhura (@David_Makhura) January 23, 2020
Oooh no wonder these cops are pushing us off the road. I thought they were just acting busy as usual ????
— Melitta Ngalonkulu (@MelittaMelc) January 23, 2020
Remember you can also play your part in making South Africa a safer place by reporting crimes at your local police station.
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