Infrastructure
Answered by:
Hon Tertuis Simmers
Question Number:
2
Question Body:
Question by Hon Jacobs.
In the light of projects and developments being stalled by extortion and the so-called “construction mafia”: Whether his Department has taken steps to limit these interferences; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Answer Body:
The Department continuously engages with local communities, seeking their support, and requests communities to report the perpetrators who block the progress to SAPS. The Department also reports incidents to law enforcement agencies and actively engages with local communities for their support in crime prevention. Enhanced security measures, including specialised tactical support are also deployed to sites.
Date:
Thursday, November 14, 2024
