Gauteng Police ready for safe elections
Gauteng police say they are ready to deliver safe and secure elections on Wednesday.
Provincial spokesperson Mathapelo Peters has however called on residents of the province to work with authorities on the day.
"The Gauteng Provjoints under the chairpersonship of Provincial Commissioner of Police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, on Monday 06 May 2019 confirmed the state of readiness of the security detail in Gauteng to deliver safe and secure elections.
"This follows the recent pronouncement by Police Minister, General Bheki Cele on behalf of the JCPS Ministers, highlighting the readiness of the security forces to police the general elections, which officially kicked off with the casting of special votes on Monday 06 May 2019."
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Peters says an initial deployment of police to four political rallies over the weekend was regarded as a successful dry run.
"With over 2760 voting stations in Gauteng, measures have been put in place by the Provjoints in anticipation of possible security breaches that were prevalent in previous elections such as: intimidation of voters and electoral officers; obstruction of voting and the voting process; public violence and malicious damage to property; theft and common robberies at or near voting stations.
"Furthermore, the safety of children during this election period cannot be over emphasised. Parents must at all times be aware of the whereabouts of their children. Parents are also reminded that there is no waiting period to report a missing person."