Government issues stern warning against attacks on law enforcement officers [SOUND]

# Government says any attack on members of the South African Police Service or other law enforcement agencies will be met with the full force of the law. It has pledged to act decisively to protect law enforcement officers and ensure those responsible are arrested and prosecuted. This comes after several recent violent, targeted attacks on police officers in various parts of the country. Deputy government spokesperson William Baloyi says attacks on law enforcement are attacks on the authority of the state and will not be tolerated: