Premier asks army to be on alert in case unrest spreads to Eastern Cape

  • 📰 SowetanLIVE
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 44 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 21%
  • Publisher: 63%

South Africa Headlines News

“The soldiers are the defenders of innocent people against anarchists and will assist the police to prevent destruction of public and private property,” Mabuyane said.

Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane urged citizens to resist being recruited to join the looting of businesses and destruction of property seen in parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has requested that the military be on alert to assist the police should ongoing riots spread to the province.

We are in the phase of building the Eastern Cape we want, not of destroying the Eastern Cape we have. Let us all protect the future of our children“We want to assure you that law enforcement agencies are investigating the origins of those messages to arrest the ring leaders of that campaign. “We urge civic organisations, the business sector, labour organisations, the religious sector, traditional leaders, youth formations and leaders of political parties to also take a stand and be on the ground to quell any attempts to cause anarchy in all regions in our province.

Mabuyane said the retail sector, which has been targeted in riots in other provinces, was among the province’s investment attractions and needed to be protected. “The people orchestrating the violent protests want to target the shopping centres that provide jobs for many of our people.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

I owe you an apology to ever doubt your sincerity and professionalism. It’s was just like a dream to me when I received my first payment. After my second payment it became a reality now after several payments it has become a way of life. tyron_robert7

The trail of destruction we have all witnessed in the past few days proves beyond doubt the threat of such has been underestimated. The Premier is right reinforcements are needed. This cannot just be dismissed lightly.

Hai I will never leave this country. 🤣🤣🤣

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 13. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Illegal initiation schools mushroom in Eastern Cape | CitypressIllegal initiation schools have mushroomed all over the Eastern Cape since the country moved to lockdown level 4, which effectively suspended the cultural practice. Niyinton nina kwisiko lika Phalo? I wish I contacted earlier Lindastouffe this year, I'm sharing this to encourage every beginner and Bitcoin lovers to get in touch with her, she is very legit and God fearing person Lindastouffe This country called EC is another pandemic
Source: City_Press - 🏆 7. / 72 Read more »

Police, MEC warn Eastern Cape against pro-Zuma mass protestsMessages circulated widely on social media on Monday claimed there would be “huge” protests in Gqeberha, Bhisho, East London and Mthatha on Tuesday. Uncle Cyril is putting them time out tonight My dear EC people, the EC is under developed compared to KZN and GP. Don’t destroy the little you have, instead, continue to build I thought this was tribal
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

Police, MEC warn Eastern Cape against pro-Zuma mass protests“A warning is issued to those circulating inflammatory messages, inciting violence and lawlessness, that they refrain from doing so,” Muridili said. Nonsense Arrest Julius!!! Chief protagonist
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »

Western Cape on full alert amid riots in Gauteng and KZN“Isolated attempts” at sparking rioting were disrupted by law enforcement authorities in the Western Cape, according to premier Alan Winde. Those trying to start it must face the mighty of the law and the mighty of the citizens (mob justice) of this province. No mercy I don't know which part of Cape Town that is...looks like downtown eJozi. And its been raining like a mofo... haven't seen this kinda weather since two Sundays back...its been raining and cloudy with sub 15 degrees C weather...trying to start something. Timeslive = FakeNews
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

Western Cape on full alert amid riots in Gauteng and KZNWinde said on Monday afternoon that the attempts were quickly dealt with, and that police and law enforcement in the province were on full alert. RET rat penetration in wc Couple of months ago I came across a recommendation about Michael_Teddy45 wealth how he helped investors to earn lots of money with their investments. and I decided to give a trial with the little I have. Now my little has turned into something great which was not my expectation
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »

Ancient eggshell opens crack into garden of Eden in the Northern CapeNew evidence from an ancient ostrich eggshell shows that between 250,000 and 350,000 years ago the Nama Karoo was a 'Garden of Eden' covered in lush grazing and wetlands. Yup!
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »