Mpumalanga police ready to deal with any post election lawlessness
At a media briefing, the Chairperson of National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) in Mpumalanga, Semakaleng Manamela, mentioned the disruptions which took place during voting on Wednesday.
Voters cast their ballots at Rosebank Junior School in Cape Town on 29 May 2024. Picture: Skhu Nkomphela/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - Police in Mpumalanga say they are not expecting any protest action post the elections however are prepared for any eventuality.
With results trickling in by the minute, it is still unclear who will form part of the seventh administration.
At a media briefing the Chairperson of National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) in Mpumalanga, Semakaleng Manamela, mentioned the disruptions which took place during voting on Wednesday.
Manamela said that police in the province are fully-equipped and ready to tackle any lawlessness.
"All that we can say as SAPS is that we are ready and are on the ground. If we see any protests, then we will will deal with them."