Police have urged northern KwaZulu-Natal communities to refrain from violence as plans are in place to address the theft and smuggling of vehicles to Mozambique.
“The station is at a level of a colonel. We have gone further than that and deployed extra members to the area. The Emanguzi police station has been built and will be handed over to the police service by the department of public works and infrastructure soon. In December 2022 we appointed a new district commissioner, Maj-Gen Mduduzi Shezi, who will take up his post on February 1.”
Interventions have had an almost immediate impact and several suspects have been arrested and detained, he said, adding that statistics show a decrease in vehicle crimes in the district.entire district of crimes related to vehicle theft and smuggling. “Community members are urged not to incriminate themselves by taking the law into their own hands and embarking on violent action, including damaging property.”
Cases of hijacking and malicious damage to property have been opened for investigation by Hluhluwe police, he said. KZN transport, community safety & liaison MEC Sipho Hlomuka said they understand people’s frustrations and accept they have a right to voice dissatisfaction and unhappiness.“We want to appeal to all people in our province to desist from using acts of violence to get their message across. We urge all community leaders and members to always abide by the prescripts of the law. Such acts of vandalism and anarchy will not be tolerated,” said Hlomuka.
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