'Quick fixes that could have lessened the impact of the looting, loss of lives, jobs and widespread damage to property and infrastructure in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng were there but ignored by government and police'.
Durban - There were quick and plausible fixes available that could have lessened the impact of the looting, loss of lives, jobs and widespread damage to property and infrastructure that brought KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng to its knees, but were ignored by government and police.
The damage is expected to run into billions of rand, stemming from the 118 incidents of public violence, arson, looting and other forms of unrest that police have recorded. “While we commend the brave actions of our security forces on the ground, we must admit that we did not have the capabilities and plans in place to respond swiftly and decisively,” said Ramaphosa.
“They should have also immediately set-up roadblocks to search motorists and their vehicles for weapons and ammunition. There is a lot of ammunition out there,” maintained De Haas. De Haas said it is uncertain whether there was any haggling between police and the ministry over policy implementation. “The looting falls under civil commotion. There are no debates about that, claims will be paid according to loss covers,” he said.Ramaphosa assured that the government would identify and act against those who “lit the flame, and those who spread it”.
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