Ian Cameron accused Cele of failing in his mandate to protect residents and deploy enough police resources to crime hotspots. (Read More Here).
Cele was responding to concerns raised at the stakeholder and Cameron in particular, when the outburst occurred. (Read More Here).
Cameron blamed police for not deploying enough resources to the area to fight crime.
He said:
You are failing your own Constitution, and not fulfilling your mandate, from not protecting this community. I don’t see you patrolling the area at night with the people here.
“None of these ladies here have bodyguards to walk home with them at night; they have to do it on their own because they are brave. It’s unacceptable, sir. You talk down to the neighbourhood watches and don’t understand the policy framework. You are failing in your duties.”
Things became heated when Cele told Cameron to “shut up”.
“I am a son of the soil. I chose to not speak about politics today. Whatever happens to me, I will be buried in this country,” Cele said.
“I did not join human rights battles yesterday. I will not be called a garden boy. Don’t provoke me. I’ve lived this life. Shut up!”
Speaking to reporters outside, Cameron blamed Cele for turning the engagement into a political issue.
“We are an organisation representing many gender-based violence victims in this area. He spoke about political issues, while 150 women will be raped in South Africa.”
“He told me to shut up because I told him not to speak down to me.”
In a statement released, Cameron said they would not “sit down and shut up” while crime spiralled out of control in the country.
“Cele is once again abusing the police force for political gain and holding authority over ordinary citizens.
“The SAPS will never succeed in fighting crime if Cele stays in his position. Action Society will, however, continue to be a voice for the voiceless where the police neglect their duty,” he said.
Video below:
WATCH: @IanCameron23 from @ActionSocietySA forcibly removed after raising concerns about policing issues within the Gugulethu and Nyanga community. @News24 @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/rz123pPYwu
— Marvin Charles (@MarvinCharles_) July 5, 2022
