Mpumalanga tavern owners urged to beef up security
The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison has urged tavern owners to work with the police to curb the number of shootings in the province.
In the latest incident, three men were shot and killed by unknown gunmen at a Tweefontein tavern on Sunday.
There have been similar incidents in the vicinity of taverns in Mantengelani in Bushbuchbuckridge, Piet Retief and Mayflower.
READ: Three killed in Mpumalanga tavern shooting
Community Safety MEC Vusi Shongwe has called on tavern owners to strengthen security at their establishments.
"We are making a plea to tavern owners to unite in the fight against crime. They must never allow their places of entertainment to be turned into war zones.
“Therefore, close collaboration must be forged with communities and the police. Communities must also play their part by reporting any suspicious people or activities to the police," said Shongwe.
