Gauteng Premier, David Makhura will on Friday, 7 August 2015 lead a night vigil against police killings in the province.
The night vigil is held in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government, Crime Line and the Gauteng Community Police Board. This follows the recent spate of brutal killings of police officers while on duty.
Premier Makhura will be joined by MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, SAPS leadership and anti-crime activists. Members of the public are encouraged to attend in large numbers and bring candles to the vigil.
Government has called upon law enforcement agencies to work around the clock to bring all those responsible for these senseless attacks and killings to book.
Members of the media are invited to the vigil that is scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, 7 August 2015
Venue: Johannesburg Central Police Station
Time: 18h00
For more information contact:
Nino Zama
Cell: 083 473 6725
Tel: 011 355 6009
E-mail: nino.zama@gauteng.gov.za
