| 2024/07/17 |
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Media Statement
CAPE TOWN – The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is ready to police the 2024 Opening of Parliament Address (OPA). The NATJOINTS has this year alone successfully policed a number of major events including the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE), the first sitting of the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures, as well as the Presidential Inauguration, to mention a few. It is worth noting that throughout the policing of all these events, stability prevailed throughout the country and no major incidents and no disruptions were reported. This as a direct result of the competence and capabilities of the country’s law enforcement agencies coordinated and led by the NATJOINTS. It is against this background that the NATJOINTS is confident of the measures it has put in place to ensure the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA). Just like many other major events that have taken place without disruptions nor incidents in the City of Cape Town this year alone, the NATJOINTS is confident that the OPA will take place in a safe and secure environment. The NATJOINTS takes this opportunity to thank residents of Cape Town for their warm reception and cooperation. We therefore request the continued cooperation of all dignitaries, attendees and participants that will attend the 2024 OPA. Only those who are accredited and authorised to be around the City Hall will be allowed in and around the venue. Members of the public are cautioned against committing any illegal acts as law enforcement agencies will not hesitate to act against anyone who conducts themselves in an unlawful manner. Any threats or disruptions will be dealt with decisively within the ambit of the law. Those who wish to protest, are urged to do so peacefully and must at all times consider the applicable laws of the country. To this end, high density operations under OPERATION SHANELA are continuing through increased roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, high police visibility on foot, vehicle, mounted and air patrols will be conducted. Stabilizing operations and deployment of members at crime hotspots to ensure heightened integrated crime prevention operations are also underway. A notice to all Airmen (NOTAM) has also been issued by the Civil Aviation Authority which restricts the airspace within five nautical miles and twelve thousand feet above sea level to the City Hall. All flyers are advised that this is a strictly no drone zone. Those who are found to be operating drones in the vicinity will be in breach of the restriction imposed by the Central Airspace management. Transgressors will be dealt with. Road closures have been effected and are being communicated accordingly. The NATJOINTS co-chairs affirm the NATJOINTS state of readiness. Law enforcement agencies are already on the ground and are ready to deliver a safe and secure event. Ends
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