The safety of Municipal Councillors is a sensitive matter and should not be politicised. The decision to provide Councillors with security is not taken lightly but it is based on threat analysis reports from the SAPS, Crime Intelligence Unit and in some cases the National Intelligence Unit.
The costs for security guards are not inflated. They are inclusive of motor vehicle costs. In some instances, Council provides static guards either at a Councillor’s home or office. The level of security provided is based on the threat analysis report per Councillor. This is the reason for variance in costs. The amount of R3.2 million applies to the month of January.
The security needs analysis applies to all political parties and is reviewed as and when necessary. The statement by the Democratic Alliance is nothing more than an attempt to score cheap political points in the lead up to the General Elections.
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