Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says he was shocked to learn – through a private individual – of a letter signed by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu disbanding the province’s Political Killings Task Team at the end of December.
Mkhwanazi maintains Mchunu had no authority to dissolve the unit, which is central to the ongoing Madlanga Commission Inquiry.
He warned the move could harm families seeking justice.
[WATCH] Mkhwanazi says he received a WhatsApp from a friend showing a letter, allegedly signed by the Minister of Police, disestablishing the Political Killing Task Team. He adds he was surprised as the letter came from a private person, not within the police. pic.twitter.com/qi7VYmP1K7
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“The families of the victims of crime who needed closure were going to be affected by this letter. That is why I was surprised because getting it from a private person who is not involved in police operation was a surprise,” said Mkhwanazi.
He also revealed the team was called to assist in 18 murder and attempted murder cases at Fort Hare University due to its strong track record in solving politically linked crimes.
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