People were wrongfully charged to cover up for politicians – expert.
– makes changes with crime intelligence recruitment and political killings task teamMinister of Police Senzo Mchunu in Cape Town on 20 December 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach
“One such individual is currently facing court proceedings. This capture left crime intelligence almost toothless, with severely compromised structures and operations,” Els said.He added that reversing the situation would be challenging as many individuals appointed during the problematic period remain in key positions.“We know there are allegations around a certain general accused of mismanagement and much of the leadership has been compromised or accused of poor management.
“If the wrong people are appointed to these positions, it will do more harm than good. The minister has given the national commissioner specific deadlines – one in late December and another at the end of January – for feedback and strategies. It’s not a long delay, but it allows time to craft a proper strategy and manage its implementation effectively.
Dr Mary De Haas, an independent researcher specialising in political violence in KwaZulu-Natal, welcomed the decision. “People were being wrongfully charged on trivial charges to cover up for politicians. Some of those wrongfully charged are decent police officers who were just doing their jobs.
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