Community and traditional leaders reach understanding in Amanzimtoti

A meeting was held on Wedneday at Amanzimtoti Civic Centre where community stakeholders and traditional leaders reached an understanding regarding the restoration of order in the area.

ALSO SEE: #FreeZuma looters cause devastation in Amanzimtoti [PICS]

Traditional leaders had requested to be part of the efforts to restore civil order and be part of the community standing guard at the barricades and checkpoints in the area after the recent looting and mayhem linked to the #FreeJacobZuma protests.

We don’t want a situation where at the barricades we can’t distinguish between friend or foe which could result in altercations or something to that effect.

Ward 97 councillor, André Beegte said they, as the community, came to a conclusion that they did not want a ‘Trojan horse’ effect where they can not distinguish between good and bad guys. “We don’t want a situation where at the barricades we can’t distinguish between friend or foe which could result in altercations or something to that effect,” said André.

It was agreed that they will have to wear red bandanas to distinguish themselves and only carry traditional weapons like shields and spears.

He said it was agreed that people from traditional areas will stand on the other side of Old Maid Road in their own area and not enter the suburban area, while the community guards the other side of the road. André added it was agreed that they will have to wear red bandanas to distinguish themselves and only carry traditional weapons like shields and spears.