Brits- Community Safety and Transport Management Gaoage Molapisi condemns malicious damage to public and private property during service delivery protests saying the behavior is unacceptable and those involved will be dealt with harshly.

“This is tantamount to criminality and our justice system must not take these acts lightly and give criminal free bails. South Africa is a democratic State where people have the rights to peacefully protest”, said MEC Molapisi.

MEC Molapisi’s warning follows recent protests where protesters allegedly torched the Jerico Tribal Authority office and the Councilor’s house.

“Public safety is our responsibility as the department and we are not going to allow violent actions and damage to public and private property. Those involved in these criminal activities would be arrested and we are definitely going to oppose bail for those arrested.” I’m sure that whatever the people are burning down it will be their responsibility to build it up. We are moving forward as government with development and not backwards were other people wants us to go.

“We are going to work 24hours in ensuring that our communities and properties are safe and further ensure that peace and stability is maintained in the province,” said Molapisi.

The MEC further appealed to the general public to desist from engaging in unlawful act but rather assist police to deal with this increasing lawlessness and criminal activities.
-TDN
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