DA raises their voice at Mfuleni police

By Rhodé Marshall
27 February 2008

The Mfuleni police have found themselves under public scrutiny yet again after residents in the community complained that none of their cases reported were being investigated.

Just a few months ago the police station was dubbed one of the worst stations in the country.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) responded to various complaints by residence in the area saying that the party was surprised that members of the police station would fall short of opening a case or of arresting people who are accused of assault.

In a statement, the party said: “The attitude of the SA Police members is not confined to Mfuleni only, but is a general trend throughout the Western Cape. One of the reasons could be that the police officers involved have tried to keep the crime statistics down by not registering the complaint as they should have done.

The DA went on saying the MEC for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane should ensure that the allegations made by the Mfuleni community are investigated and that those responsible are held accountable.

Spokesperson for Ramatlakane, Makhaya Mani said he was not at liberty to comment, Mfuleni station commissioner Denise Brand could not be reached and the police’s media centre declined to comment.