MEC Norman Mokoena condemns attack on the house of Dr JS Moroka Municipal Manager
30 June 2010
The MEC for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Norman Mokoena has condemned in the strongest possible terms the attack and burning of the house of the Municipal Manager of Dr J S Moroka, Ms Monica Mathebela, last night. He said that it was wrong for people irrespective of their differences to resort to any acts of violence. “People can have different views on any matter but that does not give anyone the right to turn to vandalism and arson. As government we will not allow people to engage in criminal activities and intimidate people, vandalise and destroy public and private property.” said Mokoena.
MEC Mokoena also called upon the law enforcement agents to
investigate and apprehend the perpetrators who attacked the municipal manager’s
house. “I will be meeting with the law enforcement agents and amongst the issues
that l will be discussing with them, is the need to investigate and make sure
that the offenders are arrested and are brought to book and face the full might
of the law.”said Mokoena
He further emphasised that this government has got an open
door policy and at all times is willing to engage in dialogue with communities
to address all problems. “We encourage community leaders and the community to
engage in dialogue to resolve any dispute. We also urge the community to report
those criminals who masquerade as community members and yet they have criminal
intentions. ”said Mokoena
Contact person:
Simphiwe Kunene
Cell: 0824133931
Issued by Department of Cooperative
Governance and Traditional Affairs
