KwaDukuza Community Policing Forum deputy chairman Salim Tootla last night withdrew his resignation.

On Monday he announced he was stepping down, citing “malice and unfair treatment” by the police as the reason after he was detained last Thursday for allegedly using police codes and security lights. He was later released with a warning.

Tootla was detained by the provincial task team and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA).

This caused much commotion among KwaDukuza CPF members, with some declaring they would also step down in support of Tootla.

“I was detained and released with no charges put to me. As a chairman, I deserved better and the full support of the local Saps station and its station commander,” said Tootla.

But last night (Tuesday), he announced he had been inundated with requests from the community, businesses, the private and security sectors and a host of law enforcement agencies to return to his position as deputy chairman and serve the community.

“After careful consideration and with much sympathy towards the community’s pleas, I have decided to withdraw my resignation.

“This decision was taken in the best interest of the community. I look forward to working together with all partners, role players and stakeholders in creating a safer KwaDukuza for all,” Tootla said.

Correction: This article contains some corrections from the article published in our newspaper on November 23. From information we received, it was stated that Salim Tootla was arrested for, among others, using blue lights on his vehicle. This has been corrected to say he was detained for the use of security lights. 

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