By Siphumelele Msomi
NONGOMA– KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli led a provincial prayer against political killings and for peaceful Local Government Elections at the Nongoma Multi-purpose Centre in Nongoma.
The prayer was convened as a solemn appeal for unity, tolerance and respect for human life as the province prepares for the upcoming elections, and to remember victims of political killings and stand in solidarity with their families.
In his address, Premier Ntuli called on stakeholders to seek divine intervention for peace among political parties, an end to political killings, peaceful local government elections and to pray against Gender-Based Violence.
On the issue of service delivery protests in KwaZulu-Natal, the Premier addressed his decision to deploy soldiers to assist the police.
Premier Ntuli said, “I decided to call on the soldiers to come and help the police because they were needed assistance since the riot was too much for them to control on their own”
He reiterated that he does not regret the decision and would do it again to prevent violence and destruction of property.
The programme was graced with performances by gospel artists Dumi Mkokstad, Hlengiwe Mhlaba and Sgwili.
