Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has announced that 2,500 military veterans will be joining the province’s traffic wardens to help combat lawlessness. Lesufi addressed the recruits at Grace Bible Church in Soweto, emphasizing that crime hotspots such as Hillbrow and Sunnyside will be targeted.
Lesufi expressed his determination to put an end to criminal activities, stating, “As we prepare you to go out there and defend us, we can trust you because you have demonstrated this before.” He sent a strong message to criminals, declaring, “It ends here. It ends now.”
The need for such measures is evident, as Lesufi highlighted the alarming rates of crimes like rape and muggings.
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He emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of citizens, stating, “We can’t have our girls being raped… We can’t have our parents being mugged at the taxi rank at night and having their cellphones stolen.”
The recruitment of military veterans into the Gauteng traffic wardens is part of the Nasi Ispani recruitment programme, which was launched in June 2023.
This initiative aims to address unemployment and promote access to job opportunities within the provincial government departments and their agencies.
By utilizing the skills and experience of military veterans, the province hopes to enhance law enforcement efforts and create a safer environment for its residents.
This collaboration between the military and traffic wardens will undoubtedly have a positive impact on combating crime and maintaining order on Gauteng’s roads.
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