To the family of The Benoni Butcher Co., who was gunned down by cowardly savages, my condolences.
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I noted in your recent publication that a new brigadier has been appointed to the lofty position of station commander of the Benoni Police Station.
Policing and police visibility is non-existent, and the challenge for this new commander is to instil discipline among his rank and file, a tall order, considering the tarnished image of policemen and women in this country.
What is extremely troubling is that, since the murder, there has been absolutely no police visibility in the area, not even in solidarity with the local community, who have been traumatised by the incident.
How far has this investigation progressed?
Send your letters to bctletters@caxton.co.za.
On whose desk at the SAPS is this file sitting?
We need answers!
Editor’s note:
Benoni SAPS spokesperson Const Zunickha Essakjee responds: “The newly-appointed station commander is currently on vacation leave as stated on the front page of the March 18 issue of the Benoni City Times and will be returning on April 26.
“If the community has any concerns or complaints regarding visibility of our sector vehicles or any information regarding criminal activities in the area, they can contact the sector manager, Sgt Vernon Alladipan, on 082 319 9596.
“Please take note that available resources are deployed on a daily basis in terms of crime tendencies and to address the daily needs of the whole precinct.
“The case docket is being investigated by Det WO Patrick Khumalo, who is a very experienced investigating officer and the case is still under investigation.
“Any person with any information that would assist him with the investigation can contact him on 011 747 0027 or, if the person wants to remain anonymous, call Crime Line on 0800 10111.”
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