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LISTEN | Police in contact with SANDF but deployment would be premature, says Cele

No police station in SA has enough staff and the reason is clear, adds minister

The DA wants assurance from police minister Bheki Cele that law enforcement officials are prepared and will act swiftly and decisively when the rights and freedoms of others are compromised during the national shutdown planned by the EFF. File photo.
The DA wants assurance from police minister Bheki Cele that law enforcement officials are prepared and will act swiftly and decisively when the rights and freedoms of others are compromised during the national shutdown planned by the EFF. File photo. (Ziphozonke Lushaba)

Police minister Bheki Cele has outlined plans to combat zama zamas and crime.

He suspects human trafficking is related to illegal miners. He also mentioned police understaffing.

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The subject of zama zamas has been a hot topic after the arrest of 350 in Krugersdorp, some arrests in connection with the gang rape of eight women in the area. Fourteen suspects have already appeared in court.

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