Zikalala says KZN yet to recover from July unrest
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says government will intensify efforts to repair the damage wreaked by the Covid-19 pandemic and the July unrest.
Zikalala delivered his State of the Province Address in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday.
He said the province has yet to recover from the destruction and devastation of the riots last year that saw scores killed and businesses looted and vandalised.
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Zikalala added that there must be justice for those who were killed in Phoenix during the unrest.
He also called on the collective goodwill of the people of the province to turn the corner and heal.
"We call on law enforcement agencies to pay attention to maverick security companies' involvement in serious crime as evidenced during the July unrest and recent crime incidents.
"The crime wave is fueled by illegal weapons and drugs. We will intensify efforts to stop the proliferation of illegal firearms, drugs and fraudulent gun licences."
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"Our province will embark on a major initiatives to reclaim our streets, towns and villages from armed and dangerous criminals, and businesses that do not comply with South African laws."
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