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Extra law enforcement is expected to be deployed to at least four hotspot areas in KwaZulu-Natal, ahead of the May 29 national and provincial elections.<\/p>\n
This forms part of a Multi-Party-Political Intervention Committee (MPPIC) working closely with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) to ensure a smooth path to the elections.<\/p>\n
KZN MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Sipho Hlomuka, said JCPS has identified political hotspot areas where increased police deployment is necessary to ensure that stability is restored.<\/p>\n
Hlomuka is expected to convene a meeting with the MPPIC) this week to look at proactive strategies to ensure a peaceful path to elections.<\/p>\n
“Problematic areas like Nongoma, eThekwini, Bergville, Maphumulo which have seen politically-fuelled conflict have been given special attention and pro-active plans have been drawn to quash all elements of intolerance that may arise,” Hlomuka said.<\/p>\n
He added that the committee also continues to engage with leaders of different political parties and independent candidates to ensure that a culture of political tolerance is the order of the day, as we are fast approaching the national and provincial elections.<\/p>\n
Hlomuka said leaders and representatives from various political parties will sign a pledge to show commitment to working within the Electoral Code of Conduct and promoting political tolerance during this election period and beyond.<\/p>\n
“Political parties will also have an opportunity to confirm and introduce their chosen representatives who will be members of the provincial and district structures of the Multi-Party-Political Intervention Committee,\u201c the MEC said.<\/p>\n
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