15 September 2014
Western Cape MEC of
Community Safety Dan Plato today addressed the media on a way forward regarding
the findings of the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry.
MEC Plato said the plan of
action from the report is to ensure the successful implementation of the
relevant finds with the goal of improving the safety of residents of the
area.
Ministerial Spokesperson Ewald Botha said having
had the opportunity to study the detailed findings contained in the report and
having consulted with provincial cabinet, departments and other entities.
Meanwhile Western Cape Premier Helen Zille established the commission in 2012 amongst complaints about police inefficiency in Khayelitsha.
The inquiry last month
handed over a 600-page document with over 20 recommendations to the
Premier.
MEC Plato said he will also
table the inquiry report in the Provincial Legislature for debate.
Ministerial Spokesperson Ewald Botha said the
Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry was established by the Premier in August 2012
based on allegations of police inefficiency in Khayelitsha and of a breakdown
in relations between the community and the police in the area.
“MEC Plato will pave the way forward towards the goal of improving the safety of the residents of Khayelitsha, Better Together Botha added.
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