{"id":51510,"date":"2021-07-22T12:36:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T10:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/local-mayors-applaud-residents-resistance-20210720\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:41:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T15:41:45","slug":"local-mayors-applaud-residents-resistance-20210720","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/local-mayors-applaud-residents-resistance-20210720\/","title":{"rendered":"Local mayors applaud residents\u2019 resistance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Umzimvubu Local Municipality Mayor, Councillor Sobane Mnukwa, was pleased with the public resistance against violence and looting in Kwa Bhaca and Emaxesibeni. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This followed unprecedented criminal activities and violence which become apparent in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe destruction of property and rampant looting of economic zones would have severe implications for our already ailing economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis would further result in job losses and exacerbate hunger. I must, however, express my sincere gratitude towards the people of Kwa Bhaca and Emaxesibeni for their resilient stance in protecting their respective towns,\u201d said Mnukwa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said, as part of their ongoing engagement with key sectors of society, he would be meeting with leaders of various civil organisations and forums to discuss the current situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese meetings would aid in restoring peace and harmony through Umzimvubu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis violence and destruction took place in the midst of a devastating pandemic and, as local government we could only do so much in trying to save lives. We plead with all residents to remain vigilant and work hand in hand with our law enforcement officers.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive Mayor for Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Sixolile Mehlomakhulu, applauded the residents of the district for their role in preventing the riots and looting seen in other parts of the country. He urged residents to continue with their compliance with the level four lockdown regulations and abiding with the law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur people in the district have so far been calm and refused to be influenced by acts of violence happening elsewhere in the country. We appreciate the high level of discipline shown by our people and urge them to identify and report any possible gathering so that they may together work to save our district and already suffering economy,\u201d said Mehlomakhulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_17aa84a8\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VOSLOORUS, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 13:Aftermath at Chr\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11394\/28630b39a41d417b84ba06aff2bfaa3b.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/84a606def08b490a8751b90fe1290746.jpg\" title=\"Aftermath at Chris Hani Mall during Pro-Zuma attacks on July 13, 2021 in Vosloorus. It is reported that the mob set the mall on fire, looted several shops and vandalised properties. 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