South Africa: Cabinet Outlines Action On Drugs, Ebola Preparedness
The South African Cabinet has reiterated its commitment to combat organized crime and enhance the country's response to Ebola outbreaks. Recent law enforcement successes include the interception of a significant drug consignment and the arrest of multiple suspects linked to drug manufacturing. Additionally, the government is contributing $5 million to a continental Ebola preparedness plan while assuring citizens that there is no immediate threat from the virus in South Africa.
- ▪Cabinet has reaffirmed the government's commitment to fighting organized crime and addressing public health issues.
- ▪Law enforcement agencies recently intercepted a drug consignment valued at nearly R1 billion at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.
- ▪The South African government is contributing $5 million towards a continental response plan for Ebola outbreaks affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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Cabinet has reaffirmed government's commitment to intensifying the fight against organised crime and strengthening South Africa's contribution to the continental response to Ebola outbreaks. Briefing media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said government remains focused on addressing issues that affect the safety, health and wellbeing of citizens, while advancing development priorities. Cabinet commended law enforcement agencies for recent successes in disrupting major drug trafficking operations and dismantling criminal syndicates operating in the country.
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