Ramaphosa vows to attend to Mkhwanazi's allegations
He says he will address them once he returns to the country from the Brics Summit.
'This is not a matter we should not give attention to. It is a serious matter it has to do with the security of our people but also has to do with our adherence to the rule of law,' he said.
In the mist of the SAPS turmoil the president has called for calm and cool heads.
Meanwhile most political parties are calling for Mchunu's head.
They are also threatening to write to the National Assembly Speaker to call for an urgent debate on Mkhwanazi's bombshell.
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