MyPE

Community Business Directory, Event Listings, News and Views from Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay

#NMBGangWars: Mayor Odendaal makes resources available to SAPS after violent killings in Northern Areas

By

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is to make all resources available to assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) in restoring law and order after a deadly weekend of gang violence in the Northern Areas of the Metro.

This follows after a number of residents were murdered in violent shooting incidents.

Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Cllr Retief Odendaal, has offered his deepest condolences to the family and friends of those who were tragically killed.

Mayor Odendaal has also given residents the assurance that the municipality will make resources such as the metro police and security services available to work with the SAPS to bring the responsible criminals to book.

“I have spoken to the SAPS district commissioner for Nelson Mandela Bay, Major General Vuyisile Ncata, and called for a 72-hour activation plan. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Cllr Lawrence Troon and I have offered the City’s support to track down the killers.

“Major General Ncata has assured me that the police, are prioritising the violence in the Northern Areas and that he will provide feedback on an activation plan,” said Mayor Odendaal.

“MMC Troon and his team will monitor the situation closely, to ensure collaboration between the different spheres of government – and that law and order is returned to these communities”

The mayor stressed that the police must now pull out all the stops to bring an end to the scourge of gang violence sweeping across the Northern Areas and that the municipality will do all it can to give assistance swiftly, to stop the killings, and any possible spread of gang violence to other parts of the City.

“I want to again offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of those who have passed away and give them the assurance that we will stand by them in their timed of need,” added Mayor Odendaal.

Go On – Share the Gqeberha Love!

Views Since 15 July 2022: 86

Gqeberha’s Latest News and Events can be accessed on MyGqeberha.com.

The following two tabs change content below.
My Twitter profileMy Facebook profileMy Google+ profileMy LinkedIn profileMy Flickr profileMy Pinterest profile

Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.