(1)(a) It is the continuation of the crime prevention and combatting intervention in the Northern Area of Port Elizabeth which is code named “Operation Coastal Dragon” and the intervention has been elevated to Cluster level (JCPS).
(1)(b) The SANDF, as member of the JCPS Cluster, will continue to play a role in the Cluster initiated interventions such as parcitipation in the planning process and logistic support.
(1)(c) No decision has been taken to deploy the SANDF in Port Elizabeth.
(2) The JCPS adopted the multi-discipline and integrated approach which is shared to all provinces for implementation.The same approch is applicable to all affected areas.