Women’s rights advocacy group Wise 4 Africa wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa, demanding answers for what it described as “an abuse of power by the Hawks” following NormaGigaba's arrest. WomensMonth
In the letter, shared with Independent Media, the group alleged that Gigaba's rights were abused as the Hawks had nothing to do with the matter.
“Once charges are laid with the respective police station, it means that the officers at that police station have a duty and an obligation to effect the arrest,” the letter continued. “The conduct of officers of the Hawks clearly illustrate an abuse of power and is anathema to the rule of law."
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