TOM EATON | De Lille’s brain must’ve taken a sho’t left to propose ‘cops for tourists’

It’s hard to shake off the deep unease about how De Lille has linked wealth generation to security

17 October 2024 - 21:17

Patricia de Lille’s proposal that tourists be given a special police unit to look after them has raised many important questions over the last few days. For example, did De Lille think of this plan by herself, perhaps after slipping in the bath and hitting her head, or was she given it by somebody who hates her and wants to see her fired?..

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.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.