The recent attack on Brian Kajengo, a journalist linked to Daily Sun at Madjembeni near Bushbuckridge must be condemned because the Department of Safety, Security and Liaison believes that any differences that people may have could always be resolved amicably without any violence.
Mpumalanga Department of Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Ms Sibongile Manana has condemned the horrendous act and called on the police to act and investigate the case.
Kajengo has brought the matter to the attention of the department. He was allegedly hit with a piece of wood on the head that resulted in six stitches on his forehead.
Manana has called on the police to swiftly investigate the case so that the full might of the law could be immediately unleashed on the perpetrators.
"We cannot afford to attack anybody and take law in our own hands as South Africa cannot be held at ransom by a few hooligans. Our communities must assist to bring them to book so that the law enforcements agencies can deal harshly with them," said Manana.
She said the department would continue to work with all stakeholders to address root causes of violence in the communities especially one on one attacks that continues to plague the province.
She said the police will meanwhile continue to fight crime with assistance of the community and no criminal will be spared mercy.
Issued by the Mpumalanga Department of Safety, Security and Liaison.