Provincial legislature calls for police interventions in Diepsloot

The call follows a series of mob justice attacks targeting perceived criminals in the area, north of Johannesburg.

Committee spokesperson Bandile Masuku said the cry of Diepsloot residents for police intervention seems to be falling on deaf ears.

"We are of the view that the concerns and frustrations of the community of Diepsloot and of Gauteng citizens in general are genuine and require concerted efforts by both national and provincial police".

"This is an act which the committee strongly condemns as no one has the authority to take away any human being’s constitutional right to life in a democratic South Africa, irrespective of what they are being accused of," said Masuku.

Masuku said the temporary measures put in place only curb crime when there is an outcry from the community.

"The committee is concerned that the piecemeal interventions provided by police in bringing about permanent solutions to the crime situation in Diepsloot that has now reached unacceptable proportions have not been of great assistance.

"The outcry of the community of Diepsloot for police to intervene seems to be falling on deaf ears with no practical and result-driven operations by law enforcement.  

"The temporary measures being put in place are not long-lasting and only serve to curb crime when there is an outcry from the community."

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