Mchunu: All-hands-on-deck approach ensures festive season safety

By Thapelo Molefe

As the festive season hits full swing, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has reported strides in the nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations.

Mchunu addressed the media on Sunday during the Ministerial Safer Festive Season Operations Inspection Tour in the Eastern Cape, held at the local 10111 Command Centre.

He was joined by National Police Commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola, Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lt Gen Tebello Mosikilli, and Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene.

With the deployment of 2,699 newly trained constables, law enforcement has significantly bolstered its capacity to protect South Africans, tourists, and holidaymakers during this busy period.

The Eastern Cape has welcomed 526 of these newly deployed officers, a move the minister believes will bolster the region’s capacity to tackle crime and ensure public safety during the bustling holiday season.

“With the addition of 2699 newly trained police Constable’s on the ground, we