SAPS - South African Police Service

03/18/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/19/2023 20:01

Media Invitation: Minister of Police and SAPS National Commissioner to assess state of readiness operations in KwaZulu-Natal

Media Advisory
South African Police Service

DURBAN - The Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele together with the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola will conduct a state of readiness visit to KwaZulu-Natal operations on Saturday, 18 March 2023.

The aim of the visit is to assess and ensure that KZN police are ready to police the planned protest that is set to take place on Monday, 20 March 2023.

The Provincial Commissioner of KZN, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will form part of the visit to operations which will commence with an address to a multidisciplinary parade.

The visit will unfold as follows:

Time: 10:30 for 11:00

Date: Saturday, 18 March 2023

Venue: KwaMashu C Section Sports Ground, Amanzimtoti Road.

For directions and information on operations the media may contact Colonel Netshiunda on 082 569 7629.

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Enquiries:
Ms Lirandzu Themba
Ministry of Police Spokesperson
082 604 9080

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
National Spokesperson of the SAPS
082 040 8808

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