President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow over recent tragedies in South Africa, including the deaths of 26 people linked to violence on the Cape Flats over the weekend. He extended his condolences to the affected families and vowed that the government would take decisive action to protect citizens.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the government is increasing police visibility in affected areas and urged communities to work closely with law enforcement. “The President urges residents to provide information to the police on an ongoing basis — even about neighbours and family members — so that communities become unsafe for criminals,” Magwenya said. He added that community cooperation has already helped the South African Police Service arrest 100 gang leaders.
The government is also calling on community members to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity as part of broader efforts to curb gang violence and restore safety in the Cape Flats and other high-risk areas.
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