President Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken out about the death of Alexandra resident Collins Khosa, who died after an altercation with members of the SANDF and the JMPD, as well as 10 other people allegedly killed by law enforcement authorities.
Cape Town - President Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken out about the death of Alexandra resident Collins Khosa, who died after an altercation with members of the South African National Defence Force and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department , who were conducting lockdown enforcement operation in the township.
"The death of Collins Khosa and 10 other South Africans, reportedly at the hands of our security forces during Covid-19, is something that deeply regret. I regret it because as we introduced the lockdown I specifically spoke to our security forces and said that they must go out with love in their hearts and must not treat fellow South Africans as the enemy. Unfortunately, to my deepest regret, a number of compatriots have lost their lives," Ramaphosa said.
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