Gauteng Premier David Makhura joined calls for more policing in theJohannesburgCBD after Thursday’s clashes when police tried to seize fake goods from street vendors.
There was a tense standoff leading to officers firing rubber bullets after their cars were stoned.
In a tweet from the premier’s official account, Makhura described the action as a “despicable crime against the state” and said this would never be tolerated.
David Makhura@David_MakhuraSome foreign nationals who sell counterfeit goods and occupy buildings illegally in the Joburg CBD attacked our police with bottles and petrol bombs. This despicable crime against our state will never be tolerated. #OkaeMolao will respond in full force to defend rule of law
His spokesperson Vuyo Mhaga said police were not deterred.
“We cannot tolerate the undermining of the authority of the police. No one has the right to fight with the police. We’ve called the police to act and bring back stability in that area.”
Source – EWN
