Police minister Bheki Cele has told the community of Riverlea, Johannesburg, to hold him accountable if they don’t see change in the area.
The minister visited Riverlea on Monday after protests erupted following the discovery of several bodies related to alleged rival zama zama groups.
Cele said the community should hold him accountable if they don't see any change.
LISTEN | ‘Hold me accountable if there is no change’: Cele on Riverlea
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba
Police minister Bheki Cele has told the community of Riverlea, Johannesburg, to hold him accountable if they don’t see change in the area.
The minister visited Riverlea on Monday after protests erupted following the discovery of several bodies related to alleged rival zama zama groups.
Cele said the community should hold him accountable if they don't see any change.
“Our focus is to restore law and order in this area. We cannot have a situation where communities live in fear. We are going to deal decisively with these criminals,” he said.
TimesLIVE
Support independent journalism by subscribing to TimesLIVE Premium. Just R80 per month.
MORE:
IN PICS | Protests in Riverlea as fed-up residents demand action on illegal mining
WATCH | Riverlea community want army to deal with zama zama problem
Five bodies found in Riverlea after zama zama gunfight
LISTEN | Protest erupts in Riverlea a day after discovery of 5 bodies of ‘illegal miners’
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
News and promos in your inbox
subscribeMost read
Latest Videos