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Minister of Police Bheki Cele said the South African Police Services (SAPS) are ready to serve and protect the international guests at the BRICS Summit starting on Tuesday.
Cele was addressing a multi-disciplinary parade at the Innes Free Park in Sandton, Johannesburg on Monday.
The Minister of Police together with Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola gave an update on security measures ahead of the Summit.
Cele said the government will ensure that the BRICS Summit happens in a safe and secure environment with minimal to no incident of instability and criminality.
“Make the world that is descending here to say, indeed, South Africa is the place to be,” Cele said, encouraging the officers to make people feel comfortable; make their trip enjoyable and also make them want to come back to South Africa.
“We are not scared; we are absolutely not scared; nobody should be scared. You are commanded
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