SAPS in Crisis: Makashule Gana says South Africans want to hear from President Ramaphosa
Image: Elmond Jiyane, GCIS
RISE Mzansi has welcomed the announcement by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, which mandates the portfolio committees on police, justice and constitutional development, and the joint standing committee on intelligence to probe the serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi's National Assembly whip and member of the portfolio committee on police said his party has also noted comments made by the national commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, in which he stated that he is ready to brief President Cyril Ramaphosa on the scandal.
Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi's National Assembly whip and member of the portfolio committee on police.
Image: Timothy Bernard/Independent Media
Video Player is loading.
Play Video
Play
Unmute
Current Time
0:00
/
Duration
-:-
Loaded :
0%
Stream Type LIVE
Seek to live, currently behind live
LIVE
Remaining Time
-
0:00
This is a modal window.
Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque
Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps
Reset
restore all settings to the default values Done
Close Modal Dialog
End of dialog window.
Advertisement
Video Player is loading.
Play Video
Play
Unmute
Current Time
0:00
/
Duration
-:-
Loaded :
0%
Stream Type LIVE
Seek to live, currently behind live
LIVE
Remaining Time
-
0:00
This is a modal window.
Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan
Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque
Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps
Reset
restore all settings to the default values Done
Close Modal Dialog
End of dialog window.
Next
Stay
Close ✕
'President Ramaphosa needs to act diligently and urgently to bring stability to the SAPS and the justice, peace and security cluster as a whole. One such step would be establishing a commission of inquiry headed by a retired judge to probe the serious allegations by Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi,' said Gana.
He said the commission of inquiry must have clear terms of reference and timelines.
'President Ramaphosa has built a reputation as someone who takes his time to act. This cannot be one of those instances, while the country's police service is at war with itself, and the state's safety and security is in question,' said Gana.
'President Ramaphosa stated that he will deal with this matter on his return from his official international duties. Today is that day. South Africans want to hear from the president.
On Sunday, KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made damning allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, deputy national police commissioner, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya and other high-placed individuals.
Mkhwanazi stirred the hornet's nest when he made the explosive revelations, stating that investigations have unearthed a crime syndicate involving underworld figures, politicians, prosecutors, judges, and senior police officers.
Earlier this week, IOL reported that Ramaphosa has described the allegations made by Mkhwanazi against Mchunu as a "serious national security concern" and urged all parties involved to exercise "restraint and discipline."
'This is a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. It is vital that the integrity of the country's security services is safeguarded and that the rule of law is affirmed.'
'All parties to this matter are called upon to exercise discipline and restraint. The trading of accusations and counter-accusations threatens to undermine public confidence and sow confusion. Furthermore, these actions damage the unity and focus of the police,' he said.
jonisayi.maromo@iol.co.za
IOL News
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
eNCA
4 hours ago
- eNCA
Foundations say government is rushing as they pull out of National Dialogue
JOHANNESBURG - Several legacy foundations have withdrawn for the National Dialogue preparatory team, saying the convention has strayed from being citizen-driven and risks becoming a rushed, government-controlled event. The Steve Biko, Thabo Mbeki, Albert Luthuli, Desmond and Leah Tutu, FW de Klerk, and Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundations are some of the foundations that have withdrawn from the National Dialogue Preparatory Task team. The foundations say they withdrew because the initiative's core principles have been violated in the rush to host the gathering on 15 August. The FW de Klerk Foundation is calling for the National Dialogue to be delayed, saying communities are in the dark and the process is being rushed Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba urges South Africans to support the national dialogue, even after several legacy foundations withdrew from the initiative.
The South African
8 hours ago
- The South African
Did Elon Musk snub handshake to Ramaphosa?
A clip of Elon Musk seemingly snubbing a handshake from President Cyril Ramaphosa has gone viral. But is it all it seems for the Pretoria-born billionaire who has accused the South African government of promoting 'openly racist laws'? On the X app, a short clip of President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the White House resurfaced. In May, the president visited the Oval Office alongside a delegation, where he met with US President Donald Trump. In the video, Ramaphosa shakes the hands of US officials, whilst Elon Musk laughs and looks on. 'Elon Musk doesn't touch k******. This is embarrassing 💔', read a X post. However, a community note quickly corrected the fake news by posting the full clip of Elon shaking the president's hand. Last year, the two men met to discuss the potential operation of Elon Musk's internet satellite service, Starlink, in the country. In images posted by the president, Musk was seen smiling while shaking his hand. South Africa is one of a few African countries that has not granted Elon Musk's internet satellite service, Starlink, a licence to operate. According to the world's richest man, this is a result of 'racist laws', which require his company to adhere to a 30% local ownership mandate. The Pretoria-born billionaire is referring to the transformative legislation, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), which he has reportedly rejected. According to reports, Starlink, which falls under SpaceX, could effectively bypass the law with its plans to invest over R2 billion in the country. Business Day reports that the company would finance infrastructure to support the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which is made up of 16 countries. Could Starlink operate in South Africa without adehering to transformative legislation? Images via X: @starlink In May, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi gazetted a policy direction for his department on Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs), which are considered 'alternatives' to transformative legislation. Without mentioning Starlink or Elon Musk, the minister claimed that the policy would 'attract investment,' specifically in operating licensing. The minister revealed that current legislation for foreign investments 'did not allow companies to contribute to transformation goals in ways other than traditional ownership'. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
9 hours ago
- Eyewitness News
Ramaphosa urges men to help women 'to succeed and to prosper'
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned men who abuse women, saying that real men do not rape or beat women. Speaking at the National Women's Day commemoration in Tzaneen, Limpopo, the president honoured the women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 to protest apartheid-era pass laws. As the country marks Women's Day, Ramaphosa highlighted the ongoing struggles women face, including gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. He also called on men across the country to support, uplift, and protect women. "So, we want the men of our country, of South Africa, to respect our women, to support our women, to uplift our women, to ensure that the women of South Africa succeed. Don't compete with women, help them to succeed and to prosper. Then, if you do all that, as a man, you will be a real man."
