Honeydew CPF asks for calm and not to spread fake news
"Please, we ask for calm and an end to the rampant spread of fake news as it causes unnecessary panic and stress for our already stressed residents."
On Monday, July 12, parts of the West Rand woke up to violence, looting and intimidation that started in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng following Jacob Zuma’s incarceration.
The SANDF was deployed to assist the police while the country remained on alert as the Constitutional Court heard Zuma’s application to rescind its judgment, sentencing the former president to 15 months in prison.
Following several incidents reported on security groups and media, Honeydew CPF asked all residents to be calm and not contribute to spreading fake news.
According to Honeydew Police, everything was quiet with no incidents having been reported to them.
A few burning tyres were reported on Monday night, July 12 on Beyers Naude and Malibongwe Drives, however there were zero incidents or even threat of incidents in the Honeydew area and surroundings.
“Please, we ask for calm and an end to the rampant spread of fake news as it causes unnecessary panic and stress for our already stressed residents.
“This was also spreading resources over a large area as we had to dispatch units to go and check on these false reports.
“Let’s ask that unless you see it first-hand, not to spread the messages on groups or social media.
“We as the CPF are in constant contact with the police and security companies who are feeding information back to us.
“They all did a great job, so hats off to them all. If we as a CPF become aware of anything happening in or near your sector we will do our best to inform you as soon as possible. We pray for calm in our area again today,” said Honeydew CPF PRO, Michael Steyn.
