ANC leaders urge Ramaphosa to deploy soldiers amid eThekwini crime concerns
ANC leaders in eThekwini have asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider deploying soldiers to crime-hit areas including Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu, while a policing researcher questions whether military intervention would provide a long-term solution.
ANC leaders in South Africa's eThekwini city have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy soldiers in northern areas grappling with severe crime issues. The call comes after residents have abandoned homes due to rampant criminal activities in cities like Inanda, Ntuzuma, and KwaMashu. ANC eThekwini Municipal Council Speaker Thabani Nyawose made the appeal, stating that crime affects ANC volunteers and members, preventing them from attending meetings and forcing some to relocate.
Independent researcher David Bruce sees the request as electioneering rather than a serious request to enhance safety. He argues that addressing the root causes of crime, such as police coordination and better use of existing resources, would be more effective. Nyawose highlighted water supply issues as another major concern, affecting 42 wards.
ANC convenor Mike Mabuyakhulu remains confident that the party will secure a victory in eThekwini during the upcoming local government elections on November 4th.
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