JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTER OF POLICE
AND THE NATIONAL COMMISSIONER OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
MINISTER AND NATIONAL COMMISSIONER OF POLICE EXPRESS OUTRAGE AT MURDER OF BRITISH TOURIST
Pretoria: - Today both the Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Mthethwa and the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Bheki Cele, expressed their shock, sadness and outrage at the hijacking of a British couple in Guguletu on Saturday night and the subsequent murder of the 28 year old woman (see report).
Minister Nathi Mthethwa said: "We are saddened to learn about this horrendous and shocking incident. As government, we remain firm that such selfish actions shall not deter us from our determination to keep our society safe from useless scoundrels. On behalf of the police leadership, we express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim and wish the husband strength and comfort during this difficult period of a loss of a loved one.
"If this devious action was intended to detract from our achievements as a country or threaten our law-abiding citizens and visitors, we will not tolerate that. We urge the citizens of Gugulethu and surrounding areas, in partnership with the police, to triple their actions in ensuring that these scoundrels are speedily apprehended," he added.