KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli has called on law enforcement to bring to book those responsible for throwing a car battery from a bridge on the N3 that crashed into a car and killed a woman.
Ntuli said in a statement, "It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I express my utmost condemnation of the reckless and senseless act that claimed the life of Mrs. Madhumathie Bunwarie."
He said on Sunday evening, Bunwarie's life was cruelly cut short when a car battery, carelessly thrown from a bridge near the Pavilion Shopping Centre, struck her vehicle while returning from a funeral.
"This appalling act of mischief and criminal recklessness has not only robbed a family of a beloved mother, but it has shaken the entire KwaZulu-Natal community. We cannot, and will not, tolerate such inhumane and cowardly behaviour that brings untold pain and trauma to innocent people," the premier said.
Ntuli called upon law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts in apprehending the individuals responsible for this heinous act. "We need justice, not only for Mrs. Bunwarie but for all victims of violence and reckless criminality in our province.
"I have instructed the Department of Community Safety and Liaison to work closely with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to increase police visibility and patrols in high-risk areas, particularly near bridges along major highways.
"We must ensure that incidents like these are prevented at all costs. The safety of our people is non-negotiable. Additional security measures, including the installation of surveillance cameras and heightened monitoring of bridges, will be explored urgently to deter such cowardly acts of violence.
Ntuli said members of the public must remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement without delay.
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