21 election-related cases recorded, six suspects arrested: NATJOINTS
The NATJOINTS says police have recorded 21 case dockets linked to election-related incidents.
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has reported 21 election-related case dockets since Monday, spanning incidents such as murder, theft, arson, and intimidation. Six suspects have been arrested thus far, with five cases already transferred to the courts. One individual was apprehended for photographing a ballot paper in Christiana, North West.
NATJOINTS officials remain vigilant, pledging to take action against any attempts to undermine the electoral process. Tebello Mosikili, co-chairperson and Deputy National Police Commissioner, provided these details to the media in Pretoria. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has not predicted any significant security issues that would necessitate deploying soldiers during Wednesday's election.
However, they remain on standby and prepared to act if required. SANDF Brigadier-General Martin Gopane emphasized that the military is collaborating with the security cluster to ensure the safety and security of the electoral proceedings.
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