“The police stations include, among others, Delft, Mfuleni, Kuils River and Khayelitsha. The posts advise police officials to stay away from work until after the Easter weekend. The management of the SAPS in the province views the social media posts as mischievous, meant to sow unnecessary panic and confusion.”
Potelwa said it was business as usual at all police stations. “All 151 police stations within the Western Cape remain operational serving the various communities of the province. Any SAPS communication pertaining to operations at police stations is disseminated through official SAPS mediums and platforms. Police officials are urged to continue creating safety and security among communities.”
She urged social media users to be vigilant. “Social media users are henceforth warned against posting untruths and advised to verify information before disseminating.”