The South African Police Service in KZN says it is on high alert across the province and has strategically deployed officers.

This as numerous voice notes and messages are doing the rounds on social media in which violence and criminality are threatened.

‘Police officers and other security forces are prepared to react to any event which may contribute to the breakdown of law and order,’ says Brigadier Jay Naicker.

‘Police officers will be deployed strategically to respond swiftly and deal with those who act unlawfully.’

He says security forces are aware of a planned event at Gugu Dlamini Park in Durban today which was not approved by eThekwini Municipality.

‘We are appealing to those who may react to the misleading voice notes, not to partake in any activity where the laws of the country may be broken,’ says Naicker.

‘We once again urge our citizens to refrain from reposting voice notes and messages that they receive as some are obviously fake.

‘Police will not hesitate to deal decisively with those found contravening the law,’ he warns.