​Gauteng News 
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster says it will have a zero-tolerance approach towards those who attempt to disrupt the upcoming Local Government Elections on November 1.
"All relevant security-aligned departments within the three spheres of government have worked tirelessly, in a continuous and coordinated manner, to ensure the successful delivery of the LGE. 
"As a cluster, we want to assure the public that all areas will be accessible for all citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote," the cluster said. 
With only five days left to the polls, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS ) has put together an election security plan that is managed by national, provincial, district and local structures of the cluster. 
"This plan will ensure that there is sufficient police visibility in and around the voting stations around the country to prevent crime and/or intimidation of voters and other role-players," the cluster said. 
Furthermore, members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) will be deployed at the provincial results centres to ensure the integrity of the finalisation of the results.
Over and above the physical deployments of SAPS officers at voting districts, reserve forces from the SAPS are on standby to provide additional assistance should the need arise in and around the identified hotspot areas.
Under the ambit of the NatJOINTS, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be on standby to provide support to the IEC and SAPS. The SANDF will protect National Key Points.
"We would like to urge all political party leaders not to make inflammatory statements with the potential to incite violence in the communities. 
"In addition, we urge the political leaders to adhere to the Electoral Code of Conduct that was signed on 1 October 2021 by all political parties contesting the LGE 2021," the cluster said.