ANC rubbishes criticism against Ramaphosa's decision to launch SAPS corruption inquiry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has come under fire from some political parties and civil groups who have called the pending inquiry a long walk to justice.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula during a media briefing at Luthuli House in Johannesburg on 13 March 2025. Picture: Spamandla Dlamini/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - The African National Congress (ANC) has hit back at criticism against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to launch a commission of inquiry into maladministration and corruption in the police service.
Ramaphosa has come under fire from some political parties and civil groups who have called the pending inquiry a long walk to justice.
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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made sweeping claims about infiltration, collusion and political interference in police operations.
He named Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu as a co-conspirator of wrongdoing.
Mchunu and National Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya have both been placed on special leave pending the probe into police conduct.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula addressed the tough reaction to the establishment of the inquiry at a media briefing at Luthuli House on Tuesday.
“In a society faced with criminality, a demand for instant justice is understandable, but it must not come at the expense of legal credibility. South Africa’s Constitution demands that even the fight against corruption be conducted within the bounds of legality, transparency, and fairness.”