IFP condemns death of 15-month-old Khensani

MEDIA STATEMENT RELEASED BY:
MR VELAPHI NDLOVU MP
IFP SPOKESPERSON FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY


October 11, 2006

Mr Velaphi Ndlovu, the IFP spokesperson for Safety and Security, today said:

"The IFP sympathises and conveys our condolences to the Mitileni family on the death of 15-month-old Khensani."

Khensani was a victim of a horrific cash-in-transit heist that took place in Johannesburg city centre on Tuesday.

"The IFP feels absolute sadness at the death of innocent Khensani, her death was senseless and tragic. We cannot help but wonder how many other innocents need to fall victim to violent crime before Government acknowledges that they are losing the war against crime."

Mr Ndlovu concluded by saying:

"We hope the Minister of Safety and Security heeds the warning by the cash-in-transit guards of a strike if safety matters do not improve."


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP: 083 625 0803
Noleen Hendricks: 082 886 9848