 
MEDIA ALERT
KWAZULU-NATAL MEC FOR TRANSPORT TO HOLD MEDIA BRIEFINGKwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Safety and Security,Mr. Bheki Cele will host a media briefing tomorrow, 20 July 2004 commencing at 10am at the Officer's Club at Durban Central Police station. The purpose of the briefing is to inform the media about observations made by MEC Cele over the past three weeks during his visits to various SAPS stations and Department of Transport offices in the province during which he interacted with staff and departmental stakeholders, including community policing forums, community road safety councils, emerging contractor associations, representatives from the taxi industry and so on. During his visits Cele urged department officials to be on the side of those who are weak. The MEC cited emotional examples where members of the SAPS did not treat members of the public with respect and dignity. His message has been that as government officials our duty is to defend the weakest, particularly those who are suffering various forms of abuse, including rape. He also appealed to police officers to be tough on rape cases, domestic violence and child abuse. During his meetings with police management in the various regions the MEC expressed concern about the lack of transformation in the SAPS. In one region in northern KwaZulu-Natal Cele was shocked to learn that out of 23 police stations only one is headed by a female. All media are invited to attend. Please note picture opportunities.
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