Officials say criminals 'hijacking service delivery protests'

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Officials say criminals 'hijacking service delivery protests'
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The minister said on Thursday authorities had noticed a trend as demonstrations flaring up across the country ahead of next month’s general elections.

JOHANNESBURG - State Security Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba says the security cluster has identified elements of criminality that are hijacking legitimate service delivery protests.

#electionreadiness national minister of police Bheki Cele, National Police Commissioner Kehla Sitole and State Security Minister of State Security Dipuo Letsatsi pic.twitter.com/LTQRK38VXj

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