#KZNisBurning: Premier must do the right thing and step down with immediate effect
15 July 2021
Note to Editors: Please find attached a soundbite by Francois Rodgers MPL.
The past few days will forever reflect as a dark time in the history of KwaZulu-Natal. We have been embarrassed – not only in the eyes of South Africa – but the rest of the world.
The DA takes this opportunity to thank all those law abiding citizens from across our province who refrained from the anarchy, looting and civil unrest. Our particular gratitude goes to those within our communities who legitimately took to the streets to defend their livelihoods, their families and their neighbours while KZN’s government and its security forces failed them.
These are the true heroes of our province – people from all political affiliations, from all religions and cultures. People who took to the streets – whether in the form of road blocks, street patrols or neighbourhood watch groups – to provide any and all forms of assistance or simply to comfort a distressed neighbour.