President to address nation on violent outbreaks
“The address will follow the announcement by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) that it has commenced with pre-deployment processes and procedures in line with a request for assistance received from the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints).”
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation later today, Monday, on the government’s response to persisting public violence affecting several parts of the country.
Over the past week, several protest actions took place in KwaZulu-Natal, leading to a number of trucks burnt including those transporting vehicles. The protests expanded to Johannesburg on Sunday, where shops were reportedly looted. Acting minister Khumbuzo Ntshaveni said Ramaphosa would speak on the violent outbreaks. The time of the address would be announced this afternoon.
“The address will follow the announcement by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) that it has commenced with pre-deployment processes and procedures in line with a request for assistance received from the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints),” Ntshaveni said
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“In terms of Section 201(2)(a) of the Constitution, the President may authorise the deployment of the national defence force in cooperation with the police service and must inform parliament of such deployment. ”Ntshaveni urged the public not to share any fake news amidst the violent outbreaks.
“People are also asked to pay attention to what they post on social media and to be aware that the sharing of fake news or content that incites violence and looting is a crime,” she said. “People are urged to report criminals by sharing videos of criminal activity with the police.” On Sunday evening, Ramaphosa condemned the violent protests during his national address.
“Key infrastructure like national roads have been affected, slowing down the transportation of goods and services that keep our economy running.
Property has been destroyed. Cars have been stoned. People have been intimidated and threatened, and some have even been hurt,” he said.
He said that such acts were endangering lives and damaging efforts to rebuild the economy.
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