'Process must unfold, but I don’t think Minister Mchunu will come back’ – Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political analyst
“We will need a thorough investigation,” Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast of the Nelson Mandela University tells Clarence Ford.
FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: @PresidencyZA/X
CapeTalk’s Clarence Ford speaks with political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast of the Nelson Mandela University.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday (13 July) announced his fifth commission of inquiry.
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This follows allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of a criminal syndicate embedded in South Africa's police, judiciary, and its business and political class.
He accused senior law enforcement officials, including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, of interfering in police cases.
The President's announcement received mixed responses.
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"... findings [of previous commissions] have been put on hold; they were not implemented, and I don’t think that they did achieve their desired outcome.”
– Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political analyst - Nelson Mandela University
While Ramaphosa could have opted to fire Mchunu, an investigation is needed, Breakfast argues.
“We cannot confirm the validity of these claims… We can confirm the brokenness of SAPS… In terms of getting to the specifics… we will need a thorough investigation.”
– Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political analyst - Nelson Mandela University
“… you need to allow the process to unfold… But I don’t think the minister will come back.”
– Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political analyst - Nelson Mandela University
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