Moja Love penned a formal letter to South African Police Service (SAPS), where they demanded a detailed explanation on why SAPS withdrew the police escorts for it’s crime exposing shows, Sizok’thola and Vimba.
This follows after the channel’s request to have a police van escort presenters and crew of their crime exposing shows was turned down, and a formal memorandum stating that the station commanders were given instructions not to provide their services following a legal advice.
The two shows are famously known for exposing drug dealers and illicit traders who they hand over to the police for arrest.
Moja Love spokesperson Nonzwakazi Cekete said they have received a memorandum from police.
“We have requested our attorneys to send correspondence to the SAPS to confirm if they are aware of this memo and enquire why they took this stance. As you know, some of our shows are hard-hitting and aimed at dealing with what often others may consider no-go areas.
“The crew requests SAPS to escort them due to the nature of the shows and the risks associated with such. We are firm believers of collaborating with law enforcement and without law enforcement, our crews are in danger, and this could lead to unintended consequences such as death,” said Nonzwakazi.
Moja Love demands explanation from SAPS over escort withdrawal for crime shows
Moja Love has formally written to the South African Police Service (SAPS) requesting a detailed explanation for Gauteng Police Commissioner Lt Gen Tommy Mthombeni’s decision to withdraw police escorts… pic.twitter.com/qnI6jxoUGc
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) May 12, 2025
Also see: SAPS reportedly refuses to escort Xolani Khumalo while filming ‘Sizok’thola’
