DA Mpumalanga embarked on a picket outside Balfour Magistrate’s Court following the Smuts family murder.
DA Mpumalanga, spokesperson for Safety and Security, Bosman Grobler and DA Councillor Sophia Mogola, led the chanting crowd outside court this morning.
Family of 4 farmers murdered #StopFarmMurders 15 for February @Our_DA @zakhelembhele @bosmangrobler @DA_Mpum pic.twitter.com/pB74XFUUWe
— Annette Steyn (@AnnetteSteyn1) February 23, 2017
The organisation says this murder and many others, once again highlights the desperate need for Rural Safety Units in Mpumalanga.
“Rural safety is critically important to food security, job security, and sustainable agricultural growth,” says the organisation.
They further say the agriculture industry is critical to develop and transfer skills to the lost generation in the province.
“We cannot continue with the current status quo when it comes to crime. These criminals must be stopped in their tracks and justice must be done.”
The DA is united behind all those living in rural communities pic.twitter.com/QEaPCXWgFv
— DA Mpumalanga (@DA_Mpumalanga) February 23, 2017
Crime affects us all. Protection of rural communities must be prioritized. pic.twitter.com/tbs1DZzP1X
— DA Mpumalanga (@DA_Mpumalanga) February 23, 2017
