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\u201cAlthough this development was unexpected, after careful consideration we accepted the resignation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is my view that you must not stand in the way of someone pursuing their ambitions,\u201d said Masina.<\/p>\n
The mayor mentioned a case, currently in court involving Mahlabe, which the metro is defending; however he claimed that this case played no part in the resignation.<\/p>\n
While the metro searches for the new chief of police, Gen Isaac Mapiyeye has been appointed as the Acting Chief of Police.<\/p>\n
He will officially take office on December 1.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe position will be permanently filled within three months as prescribed by legislation,\u201d Masina said.<\/p>\n
The mayor commented that Mahlabe\u2019s \u201cBumper to Bumper\u201d approach had an immediate impact in the fight against crime in the metro.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a metro we commit to continuing to build on the foundation Mahlabe and his predecessors have left,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also sent a stern warning to criminals that this latest development will not stop the war against crime and lawlessness.<\/p>\n
The metro will soon be launching its \u201cFestive Season Campaign\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur approach continues to be zero tolerance to crime.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you are a criminal that commits crime you do so at your own peril,\u201d Masina said.<\/p>\n
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