Ramaphosa condemns actions of protesters who 'stormed' KZN premier's home

 

# President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the alleged intimidation by a group of more than 100 protesters who gathered outside the private home of KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube on Friday evening.

 They made their way to the premier's private home, under cover of darkness, to intimidate the family.

The President wished Dube-Ncube's family well in the aftermath of the harassment and added that the Bill of Rights in our Constitution affirms that everyone has inherent dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected, as well as the right to be free from all forms of violence from either public or private sources. These rights apply to each and every citizen, including elected leadership or public officials who choose to serve our nation, and their families.

 According to MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Sipho Hlomuka the group stormed the private home of the premier and hurled insults.

He went further and stated that the government is not against protests, but going to Dube-Ncube's private residence was an intimidatory tactic and the provincial government will deal decisively with those involved.

 A case has been opened and investigation includes exploring violations of the Public Gatherings Act and other relevant legislation.

Done by:  Sibulele Stuurman