NATJOINTS satisfied with safety measures ahead of SONA
The police's Athlenda Mathe said neither lawlessness nor disruptions would be tolerated by law enforcement.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall in Cape Town on February 9, 2023. Picture: ESA ALEXANDER/AFP
CAPE TOWN - The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) said it was satisfied that all deployments were in place to ensure the State Of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place in a peaceful, safe, and secure environment.
SONA 2024 will be held at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday.
Members have been meeting regularly in the build-up to the event and officials say their operational plan is in place, with all critical role players ready to execute their responsibilities.
The police's Athlenda Mathe: "It is important to emphasise that those who are not accredited or authorised to be in attendance should avoid the area around the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday.
"Any lawlessness and any form of criminality and any behaviour that contravenes the law will be dealt with accordingly. No disruptions will be allowed and tolerated by law enforcement."