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ALFRED DUMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY WARNS AGAINST TUCKSHOP VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY

Alfred Duma Local MunicipalityRef: https://www.alfredduma.gov.za/alfred-duma-local-municipality-warns-against-tuckshop-vandalism-and-criminal-activity/

Official source

Source domain: alfredduma.gov.za

Collected on 29 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a media/news-style statement issued by the Office of the Mayor of the Alfred Duma Local Municipality. It warns residents against tuckshop vandalism, arson, looting, and related criminal activity, condemning recent incidents reported in the Ezakheni KwaMthanti area (including the Crossing Rank and areas near the railway bridge) and in Ezakheni Sections C2 and A. The municipality says law enforcement has been alerted, that those involved may face the full consequences of the law, and it urges residents to report incidents via the 24-hour emergency line (036 637 2231). It also encourages lawful business owners to register their tuckshops/businesses to be included in the municipal database for potential support programmes.

What this document offers

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incident reporting opportunityOngoing

Report criminal incidents via 24-hour emergency line

Residents can report incidents of tuckshop vandalism, arson, looting, or other criminal activity by calling the 24-hour emergency line provided by the municipality.

Who it is for
members of the public who witness criminal activity
How to act on it
Call the 24-hour emergency line at 036 637 2231 to report any criminal incident
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Residents may face full consequences of the law; 24-hour emergency/incident reporting line: 036 637 2231
business registration opportunityOngoing

Register tuckshops or businesses for inclusion in the municipal database

Lawful business owners can register their tuckshops or businesses with the Alfred Duma Local Municipality to be included in the municipal database, which may qualify them for future support programmes.

Who it is for
lawful business owners, tuckshop operators
How to act on it
Contact the municipality to register your business for inclusion in the municipal database
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Encouragement: register tuckshops/businesses to be included in the municipal database

Facts

Reference

https://www.alfredduma.gov.za/alfred-duma-local-municipality-warns-against-tuckshop-vandalism-and-criminal-activity/

Parties

Issuing authority, A. The municipality

Key Takeaways

  • Issuing authority: Office of the Mayor, Alfred Duma Local Municipality
  • Mayor: Cllr Z.J. Sibisi
  • Subject: warning against tuckshop vandalism, arson, looting and criminal activity
  • Reported areas: Ezakheni KwaMthanti (Crossing Rank) and near the railway bridge; Ezakheni Sections C2 and A
  • Municipality condemns acts as criminal offences and says law enforcement will act decisively
  • Residents may face full consequences of the law
  • 24-hour emergency/incident reporting line: 036 637 2231
  • Media contact: Ms Thabisile Mkhize (Manager: Communications & IGR), Tel: 072 579 9544
  • Encouragement: register tuckshops/businesses to be included in the municipal database
  • Alfred Duma Local Municipality
  • Office of the Mayor
  • Cllr Z.J. Sibisi
  • Ms Thabisile Mkhize
  • Manager: Communications & IGR
  • Law enforcement agencies