Work to restore stability in KZN continues, says Zikalala
The KZN Premier said costs incurred in various provincial departments was about R2 billion and R34 million for municipalities due to the social unrest.
WHILE calm has returned to KwaZulu-Natal following last month’s civil unrest, concerted efforts are underway to restore peace and stability, says KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala.
In the wake of last month’s violent scenes, which claimed over 330 lives, the premier said the province and national government’s security cluster marshalled its resources to restore stability.
“It is our priority to bring peace and stability,” said Zikalala, while updating the public on the law enforcement and social cohesion interventions in Phoenix following the chaotic scenes of two weeks ago. Thirty-six people were killed in the township.
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“We are assessing the impact of civil unrest and compiling our comprehensive report to the National Disaster Management Centre,” he said, adding that this would assist and support the provincial government submission for the declaration of the state of disaster.
While figures were not final, Zikalala said costs incurred in various provincial departments was about R2 billion and R34 million for municipalities.
“These figures are not final and are expected to grow as we consolidate our report. In line with what the minister said, ours in his regard is to ensure stability. That must be a programme that is sustainable,” he said on Tuesday.
He emphasised the need to build harmony and coexistence among citizens.
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