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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West Province have taken note of a voice note that is widely circulating on social media platforms where one of Setumo Park residents / concerned group member was interviewed in the local Community Radio Station, which seem to indicate or suggest that there is going to be what is referred to as “shutdown” in Mahikeng and even mentioned certain Provincial and National Roads that are likely to be closed, were circulated on social media.
The SAPS would like to request the residents of Mahikeng and Setumo Park to ignore this message. Setumo Park residents like all citizens of the North West and indeed South Africa, have Rights enshrined in the Constitution of the country including the right to peacefully picket, protest and present petitions. The SAPS, as the only constitutionally established Law Enforcement Agency must ensure that this Right is neither infringed nor denied to anyone who is doing so within the ambit of the law.
Shutdowns, barricading of roads, damage to properties and other unlawful actions are in contravention of the Constitution and anyone who embarks on or incite others to break the law, regardless of how legitimate their concerns or grievances are, will face the full might of the law.
All law abiding residents of Mahikeng and Setumo Park are therefore requested and advised to reject and report anyone who through unlawful means, seeks to incite anarchy and lawlessness to spread fear, panic and threaten peaceful co-existence, which are intended to undermine the authority of the State. Rather than addressing legitimate concerns, violence can only lead to instability, injuries and loss of lives, which should be avoided at all costs.
https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=52126
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