Macie urges Pienaar residents to help police fight crime
Pienaar township in Mpumalanga has a police station which has a high volume of criminal cases.
Mpumalanga's Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie has urged residents of Pienaar township in Kanyamazane to assist police in combating crime. Despite residents expressing a loss of trust in the local police, Macie stated that his department is making progress in the fight against crime. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting, Macie said the police station in Pienaar, which handles a high volume of criminal cases, is set to be upgraded soon.
He acknowledged the community's sentiment and emphasized that the issues are deeply rooted, evident in the findings of the Madlanga Commission. Macie affirmed that the department is committed to redefining the police's agenda, stating that lawbreakers will be held accountable.
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