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National police commissioner General Khehla John Sitole wished Ntshinga a speedy recovery. He also commended Ntshinga’s role in leading crime fighting initiatives during the time of Covid-19.
“I want to firstly applaud the bravery of the Provincial Commissioner in disclosing her diagnosis to the public during this unprecedented period”, said Sitole.
“I also take this opportunity to wish her and all members infected and/or affected by this virus a speedy recovery and encourage them all to stay safe in the fight against crime.”
Following the news of her diagnosis, Ntshinga made her results known to the police management team, personnel and close contacts, said Naidoo.
Naidoo said: “Members of the public at large will appreciate that the Provincial Commissioner has been at the forefront of monitoring the implementation of enforcing the country’s lockdown regulations around the province, since the start of the Lockdown.”
He said the protocols and directives had been put in place to contain and manage Covid-19 within the SAPS.
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He said these included the decontamination of the provincial office in Zwelitsha, King William’s Town, on Tuesday, and that close contacts had been tested and quarantined if tested positive.
“In the meantime, contingency plans have been put in place to ensure that the services rendered from the Eastern Cape Provincial Office have not been disrupted,” said Naidoo.
News 24 understands that more top cops fear they could have contracted the virus, but Naidoo would not be drawn into answering the question.
“The Provincial Commissioner therefore takes this opportunity to inform the people of the Eastern Cape that she is in high spirit and good health. She is encouraging all people to continue to practice social distancing, wear their masks or recommended PPE, stay in their homes and be safe as the this virus has proven to have no boundaries,” he said.
