# Deputy president Mashatile has called for public cooperation and collective responsibility in the ongoing fight against crime. During parliamentary questioning, he expressed confidence in the South African Police Service’s ability to triumph over crime. The Deputy president highlighted the focus on tackling illegal mining, gender-based violence, and the construction mafia as top priorities for law enforcement. Mashatile announced the recruitment of additional police officers to bolster the force to ensure the success of crime-fighting endeavours:
Deputy president Mashatile expresses confidence in the police to combat crime [SOUND]