07/09/2026
PREMIER NTULI TO VISIT VUSIMUZI HIGH SCHOOL AHEAD OF CRIME FIGHTING IMBIZO IN MANDENI, UNDER ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, will on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, visit Vusimuzi High School in Mandeni, following the tragic murder of a learner at the school.
The visit forms part of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government’s ongoing efforts to respond decisively to incidents of violence and crime affecting learners and communities. Premier Ntuli will engage with the school community, educators, learners and other stakeholders on the need to strengthen measures that safeguard learners and create a secure environment conducive to teaching and learning.
Following the school visit, the Premier will lead a Crime-Fighting Imbizo aimed at bringing together communities and key stakeholders to develop a coordinated and sustainable response to crime.
The Imbizo will mobilise traditional leaders, civil society organisations, law enforcement agencies, faith-based organisations, youth structures, community leaders and other relevant stakeholders to work collectively in confronting crime and addressing the underlying factors that contribute to insecurity in communities.
Premier Ntuli is expected to emphasise that the fight against crime cannot be left to law enforcement agencies alone. It requires an active partnership between government and communities, supported by effective policing, community participation, responsible leadership and collective action.
The Imbizo will also provide an opportunity for community members to raise their concerns, share information and contribute to practical interventions aimed at preventing crime, protecting vulnerable members of society and strengthening community safety.
ISSUED BY KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT