The Prime Minister of the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has urged the Department of Transport to move swiftly to resume the construction of a concrete barrier to bolster the government's efforts to curb cross-border crime, especially vehicle theft, between South Africa and Mozambique.
The concrete wall, also referred to as New Jersey Barriers, will run for a stretch of eight kilometres, starting from the boundary of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park and moving to the western boundary of Tembe Elephant Park.
"An inspection was conducted in-loco along Border Gate 6 where a five kilometre stretch of the concrete wall has already been constructed', the Prime Minister said, adding that, however, the contract with the previous contractor was terminated. "The recent resurgence of crime, including the brutal murder of local leaders and crime fighters, has been a major concern for both the government and the community of uMkhanyakude. The brazen criminality in northern KwaZulu-Natal recently claimed the lives of prominent crime-fighting activists Judah Mthethwa, Sandile Tembe and Prince Zakhele Tembe, who were leading the fight against cross-border crime', she added.
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