No Void in Commando Transition
Government has assured farming communities that there will be no vacuum in the transition from the commando system to sector policing.
'There would be no vacuum at any point in the transition...there is no 'phasing out' of security for rural communities,' Cabinet said in a statement, following its meeting in Cape Town, yesterday.
The meeting reiterated government's decision about new measures to enhance rural security, including a six-year transition from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) commando system to the South African Police Service (SAPS) sector policing system, which includes SAPS reservists.
The SAPS and SANDF are planning jointly to deal with matters relating to deployments, infrastructure and finances regarding the transition and the new system, the Cabinet said.
An audit of existing Commando Units would be completed by the end of the year. The public will be informed of all developments so they can make a contribution to this process.
In his State of the Nation address early this year, President Thabo Mbeki announced the creation of a new system 'whose composition and ethos accord with the requirements of all rural communities.'
He reiterated government's commitment towards the security of the rural community during his recent Imbizo visit to the North West province.
President Mbeki said during his Imbizo in the North West that government was seriously concerned about safety and progress of both emerging and established farmers.
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