No incidents reported during national shutdown
Mass mobilisation highlights the importance of SAPS and community partnerships.
Streets throughout the Benoni CBD were deserted as businesses opted to close their doors in anticipation of the EFF’s national shutdown on March 20.
Management of the Benoni Police Station, along with members of the CPF and other stakeholders within the security industry ensured that members were mobilised throughout the city to safeguard against any incidents.
“I am grateful for the unwavering dedication of every member that reported for duty throughout this lengthy mobilisation,” said station commander Brigadier Thabo Mphuthi.
“Officers, CPF members and local security officials worked tirelessly from March 17 to 21, increasing visibility and thus curbing any disorder and criminal activity.”
According to Captain Nomsa Sekele, spokesperson for the police station, more than 300 community members with the SAPS were deployed throughout the city to ensure that businesses and services remained operational without any disturbance.
“The partnership yielded good results, which further highlighted the importance of the community working with SAPS to combat crime,” said Sekele.
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