SA GOVT. OUTLINE STRATEGY TO PROTECT RAIL INFRASTRUCTURES
South Africa Government has announced it’s plans to incorporating all law enforcement and prosecution authorities, to police and secure the Passenger Rail Agency of the South Africa’s (PRASA) rail infrastructure.
Speaking to the media during the launch of the PRASA Ministerial Security Plan, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the plan is anchored on five pillars including intelligence gathering, analysis and coordination; a proactive approach; combat approach; reactive approach through detection, and communication and liaison.
Quoting Mbalula, “The re-imagined safety strategy is built on the foundation of a seamlessly integrated value chain that incorporates all the law enforcement and prosecution authorities, and takes a holistic view of safety across modes.”
He further stated that this is an intelligence-driven plan that will enable us to find these criminals wherever they hide. We will equally increase the visibility of the SAPS and protection services officers at identified hotspots.
So far, it is reported that the PRASA Integrated Security Plan which began in mid-August has already recorded successes. That it arrested six men in possession of copper cables and signalling equipment worth over R5.5 million in August.
The plan is a product of a collaborative effort with the Ministers of Police, State Security, Justice and Correctional Services, and the National Prosecuting Authority.
Source: SA News