Lawlessness has grown across Gauteng - ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has lashed out at what it calls the acts of criminality and violence in Johannesburg.
The party was reacting to Thursday’s violent protest and attacks on police officers by foreign nationals in Johannesburg CBD which left four metro police vehicles damaged.
The ANC’s Tasneem Motara believes the police officers must the lauded for remaining calm while under attack.
“We commend the conduct of the police as they ensured there were no casualties. However, the thuggery and violence that confronted them should not go unpunished.
“The police felt the need to retreat as the situation was hostile.”
Motara has vowed the Department of Community Safety and provincial law enforcement will clamp down on any illegal activity.
“Criminals must never believe that Gauteng is a safe haven for them.”