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Cluster ensures peaceful elections

Boipelo Mere|Published

The Northern Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola.

THE Northern Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola has expressed gratitude towards all stakeholders within the Provincial Joint Intelligence Structure (JCPS) Cluster for their unwavering dedication and professional conduct during the policing of the 2024 General Elections in the Northern Cape.

That is after no serious incidents were reported and law enforcement agencies swiftly responded to all occurrences reported.

Otola acknowledged that maximum force deployments as well as collective efforts by all stakeholders played a pivotal role in ensuring a peaceful election process.

She further acknowledged the professional conduct of all law enforcement officers, who executed their duties with integrity and in an impartial manner.

Otola applauded the upstanding behaviour of communities in the Province, including the cooperation with law enforcement and IEC officials, contributed towards a safe and stable environment.

“Law enforcement together with all JCPS Cluster stakeholders will not relax efforts during the announcement of the results and celebrations,” she warned.

She also assured that crime prevention operations and disruptive actions will continue unabated to ensure the safety and security of all residents in the Province.