On 7th of February, EFF members from Drieziek 10 invaded Orange Farm police station to handover their memorandum to the station commander. It was comprehending detailed grievances that are bothering the community.
The memorandum was delivered by the EFF Chairperson in Ward 131MonileMnisi. “We demand to know, why the police patrol sector is not assigned to ourcommunity? We demand to know why our previous memorandum is still not attended to?” AskedMnisi.
The EFF Chairperson said the EFF was approached by the community of Ext 10 popularly known as Tjovitjo few weeks back. “They requested to collaborate with us, as they feel that whatever grievances and problems they are facing as a community requires political intervention, alleging that everything occurring against them is politically motivated.” Said Mnisi.
“As their leader ‘Sibonelo Zuma’is currently arrested facing cases of being a South African citizen who demands what is right for his community and he was denied bail,” Said Mnisi.
He added that the EFF will try to mobilise and send the memorandum to the SAPS.The residents of Drieziek 10 accused police officers of victimising them.
The police responded by saying that they are willing to work with any community member or community leader. The man in blue said they are disappointed that community leaders did not raise the issue to them before that they are not satisfied with their services.
“When it comes to Zuma’s cases, the cases were opened by Eskom and the culprit who was part of a criminal act was arrested indeed. The case continuing in court,” Concluded Constable Motsapi.
Caption: EFF members marching at Orange Farm Police Station
Caption: Police officer receiving the community memorandum
