South Africa: Govt to Intensify Security During General Elections

7 April 2009

Johannesburg — Government will intensify law enforcement agencies in areas where there could be possible political intolerance to ensure peaceful elections.

Speaking to reporters after a Security Cluster meeting on Tuesday in Alexandra, Safety and Security Minister Nathi Mthethwa said they have visited seven provinces to evaluate the security and safety measures before the national elections, to be held on 22 April.

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