Knysna Municipality to prioritise safety after political killings
Municipal Speaker, Mark Willemse, says they have put extra security measures in place
The Knysna Municipality in the Western Cape has placed the safety of residents and visitors as its top priority, following the recent killings of three African National Congress (ANC) members in the town. During an operation linked to the investigations of the murders, a police captain and a suspect were also killed on Wednesday morning.
Municipal Speaker Mark Willemse confirmed that extra security measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of the community. He assured residents and visitors that every effort has been made to maintain safety during the crucial ongoing investigation. The municipality has communicated this assurance to the Acting Minister of Police as well as provincial and district commissioners of the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Willemse expressed gratitude to the SAPS for providing high visibility during the critical investigation, and he expressed his assurance to the residents and visitors to the town who are mourning the loss of life.
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