KwaZulu-Natal police have warned that civilians are not permitted to search others or demand identification ahead of planned 30 June marches, saying only law enforcement has that authority.
KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major-General Phumelele Makoba says those participating in planned marches on June 30 must not search other civilians or demand identification or proof of nationality, warning that such powers rest exclusively with law enforcement officers.
Makoba made the remarks during a media briefing on the state of policing in KwaZulu-Natal and preparations for the upcoming marches on Tuesday, where she outlined security readiness, enforcement priorities, and crime trends in the province.
Makoba said such conduct was illegal and not permitted under any circumstances.
“We are reminding those who will be engaging in marches that no civilian is allowed to search a fellow civilian and no civilian has a right to demand any form of identification or confirmation of nationality. That is the duty of law enforcement officers,” Makoba said.
