# 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
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