Some malls in Soweto have upped their security with the help of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and private security ahead of the Monday’s planned national shutdown organised by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Image: Dinilohlanga MekutoSome malls in Soweto have upped their security with the help of the South African Police Service and private security ahead of the Monday’s planned national shutdown organised by the Economic Freedom Fighters .that affected parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, has SAPS members stationed at the mall to make sure no unlawful activity happens at the centre.
“We got together as the community of Diepkloof and we decided that what we saw in 2021 cannot happen again because we were that ones that ended up suffering. We are not saying we are against anyone exercising their rights, but our stand is, let us not suffer,” says the CPF member. Maponya Mall, which was guarded by community members in 2021, had private security visibility on Sunday evening. A couple of SAPS members are also on standby to monitor the situation.Jabulani Mall, which was affected by the looting that took place almost two years back.
The police say they are ready to face any attempts of lawlessness. A police officer stationed there says private security reinforcement is at around 60 members for that business precinct alone.
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