WATCH: Deputy minister pledges justice after Germiston Home Affairs fire
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza has vowed swift justice for those behind the Germiston Home Affairs fire and announced mobile stations and alternative offices to ensure uninterrupted services for residents.
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza has pledged that the state will pursue those responsible for the recent attack on the Germiston Home Affairs offices with the full might of the law.
Nzuza visited the fire-damaged building this week, walking through the charred remains to assess the extent of the destruction and meet with officials on the ground.
Preliminary reports indicate that the blaze, which engulfed the offices on August 12, was deliberately started, causing severe disruption to services.
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Speaking during his visit, the deputy minister assured residents that justice will be served.
Watch as he explains:
@bedfordview.edenv Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza visited the fire-ravaged Germiston Home Affairs offices to assess the damage and brief the public on contingency measures, including mobile service deployments to keep essential services running. #GemistonCityNews #HomeAffairsGermistononfire
“We will ensure that the criminals behind this incident are brought to book,” Nzuza said.
To maintain service delivery, Nzuza announced the deployment of mobile Home Affairs stations at the Germiston Civic Centre parking lot.
These units will assist residents with smart ID and passport applications, among other essential services.
In addition to the mobile units, members of the public can also visit the Alberton, Kempton Park, and Edenvale Home Affairs offices for assistance.
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The deputy minister emphasised that these contingency plans are aimed at minimising inconvenience to residents while repairs and investigations are underway.
@bedfordview.edenv Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza visited the fire-ravaged Germiston Home Affairs offices to assess the damage and brief the public on contingency measures, including mobile service deployments to keep essential services running. #GemistonCityNews #HomeAffairsGermistononfire
The government has strongly condemned the attack, describing it as an assault on public resources and the rights of citizens.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
