Natjoints to ensure a safe and secure funeral for the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-31 10:29:14

National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure

(NATJOINTS)

CAPE TOWN – The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied with its plans to deliver a safe and secure Special Official Funeral – Category 1 for the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

Since the passing of the Archbishop, the structure which comprises of various law enforcement agencies and government departments within the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster has been meeting daily to ensure that it delivers a safe and secure Special Official Funeral in accordance with the declaration made by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) Mr Cyril Ramaphosa.

The NATJOINTS has assessed the state of readiness and preparedness of all stakeholders involved and is satisfied with its plan which include security plans, route security, and access control to the St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town where the official funeral proceedings will take place.

Mourners who will be paying their last respect to the late Archbishop whose body is now lying in state and those who will be attending the funeral service at the Cathedral are urged to mourn in an orderly and responsible manner.

Mourners who are making their way to the Cathedral daily to hand over flowers and sign the condolences book are also encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement officers and exercise patience so that all who will be in the vicinity of the Cathedral can mourn in a safe and secure environment.

In compliance with Covid-19 regulations, mourners are reminded to have their masks on and ensure that their nose and mouth are covered at all times. In line with Covid-19 alert level 1 regulations, only 100 people will be allowed into the Cathedral on the day of the Special Official funeral.

Only those invited guests who have been accredited will be allowed into the Cathedral.

The rest of the mourners will be allowed to view proceedings at the Grand Parade where the screening of the live proceedings will take place.

Parents and guardians are advised to give careful consideration to bringing along young children to pay their last respect to the late Archbishop as thousands are expected to gather at the Grand Parade.

The public is advised that the following roads will be closed and controlled by law enforcement agencies from Friday between 06:00 and 19:00 and on Saturday from 06:00 to 16:00:

·Adderley Street from Strand until Wale Street

·Wale Street from Adderley up until Queen Victoria

·Queen Victoria will be partially closed

·Government Lane will also be closed

The Natjoints is confident that members of the public will conduct themselves in an orderly manner and at the same time observe all Covid-19 protocols.

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