Ramaphosa to address nation on Sunday on Mkhwanazi's allegations
On Sunday Mkhwanazi alleged deputy national commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya obstructed justice, stalled investigations into political assassinations and organised crime and shielded politically connected suspects by taking control of more than 120 sensitive dockets. Mkhwanazi said that was done without the authority of the national or provincial commissioner.
Further allegations implicated the minister of police, suggesting links to controversial figures such as Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala, who faces serious criminal charges, but reportedly remains politically protected while benefiting from lucrative SAPS contracts.
At the time he made the allegations, Ramaphosa was outside the country attending a Brics summit in Brazil. However, he noted the statements, saying the matter is of grave national security concern.
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