ISS describes infighting within SAPS as a setback in building public confidence! The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) has described the infighting within the South African Police Service (SAPS) as a setback in the quest to rebuild public confidence in policing
Head of justice and violence at the institute, Gareth Newham said allegations of political interference in police matters are both shocking and disappointing.
ISS describes infighting
His comments come a day after KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi went public with damning allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and other high-ranking officials.
Mkhwanazi claimed there is a powerful organised criminal syndicate operating across the country’s crime-fighting institutions.
Newham said allegations of this magnitude need to be the subject of an inquiry.
“Had the government implemented its own recommendations in the National Development Plan, which came out in 2012, which identifies the crises of top management in the SAPS as a key issue that needs to be urgently addressed, had they addressed those issues back in 2012, we wouldn’t be here today.”
In other news – Somizi Mhlongo’s company reportedly in legal trouble over unpaid wages
Somizi Mhlongo’s company, Search Light Pty Ltd, co-directed with Lindo Maleho, is reportedly facing legal action after failing to pay employee wages.
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has allegedly authorized the seizure of the company’s movable assets to recover outstanding salaries totaling R165,402.62. Read More
