Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube

KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, whose house was stormed on Saturday night. Image: Treasury/Facebook

Protestors storm KZN premier’s house

According to the KZN Transport, Community Safety and, Liaison, the group seemed organised as they protested outside the premier’s home.

Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube

KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, whose house was stormed on Saturday night. Image: Treasury/Facebook

A group of protestors called, Umsinsi Wokuzimilela, stormed the private home of KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube on Saturday night.

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ILLEGAL GATHERING BY THE GROUP

The Department of Community Safety’s confirmed the incident, describing it as an act of intimidation. Spokesperson Kwanele Ncalane says the group showed up outside the premier’s home on Saturday.

The protest is considered illegal. It took place outside the home while her family, including children, were inside.

“The government is not against protest but coming to her private residence was a threat and the provincial government is not taking this lightly and we demand action against those in the protest.”

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PROTESTORS THREATENED THE PREMIER’S FAMILY

According to the KZN Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison, the group appeared well organised as they stormed the private home of the premier. The incident has caused trauma and fear to family members, especially children.

Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison spokesperson, Sipho Hlomuka, has ordered an investigation into the incident.

Hlomuka, who is also the Chairperson of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) said the protest by over 100 people outside the premier’s residence “posed a threat to her family members.”

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PROTEST GONE TOO FAR

“The Premier is a thick-skinned public representative who can handle all matters that come with being a public representative. However, to storm a private residence and intimidate children is crossing the line,” said Hlomuka.

He added that the South African Police Service must investigate the “legality of this action and whether it has not infringed on the rights of other citizens.”

“Answers will be demanded on this security breach. The traumatised family members are being given psycho-social support to deal with the trauma and insults especially observed by children.”

THE GROUP OUTSIDE THE PREMIER’S HOUSE

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