Status of Nelson Mandela Bay’s metro cops to be discussed
The Portfolio Committee on Police is expected to meet with management of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police Unit on Friday afternoon. The Portfolio Committee on Police is expected to meet with management of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police Unit on Friday afternoon.That meeting concludes the committee’s oversight visit to the Eastern Cape.Committee chairman Francois Beukman said they would discuss the status of the metro police unit at municipal chambers at 2pm.Friday morning will be spent visiting the Kwazakhele police station and also making unannounced stops at other police stations around the Bay.During the committee’s visit on Thursday‚ it came to light that Port Elizabeth’s police garage – which has been plagued with issues in recent years – had more administration staff than mechanics.Fresh headache over cop vehicles standing idle at police garage- TMG Digital/The Herald..
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.