President Ramaphosa Under Fire for Expressing Upset Over Return of 121 Police Dockets

• President Cyril Ramaphosa is allegedly not happy with National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola
• This comes after the national police commissioner's decision to return the 121 investigation dockets to KwaZulu-Natal
• The dockets were removed from the province but have now returned, allowing the local investigative team to resume its work

President Cyril Ramaphosa is allegedly not all smile with National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola's decision to return the 121 investigation dockets to KwaZulu-Natal.

Ramaphosa upset over 121 dockets

It is alleged that the South African president is upset with the lastest move by the national police commissioner. Ramaphosa reportedly wanted to know why the dockets was taken from the suspended police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's office.

Ramaphosa reportedly reached out to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to express concerns over the timing of Masemola’s actions, particularly with a judicial commission of inquiry set to investigate the matter.

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Ramaphosa consult Cachalia about dockets

Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson of the presidency, confirmed that President Ramaphosa spoke with Acting Minister of Police Cachalia. Magwenya said that the situation is not as simple as it seemed. He said that the matter is important for the commission as it is expected to investigate the matter.

Magwenya said that the President noted that this is not an ordinary administrative matter, as the dockets are now under investigation by the commission. He said Ramaphosa expects SAPS leadership to fully cooperate with the minister and the commission to protect the integrity of the work.

Interfering in police operations

General Mkhwanazi, accused the now-suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of interfering in police operations, including ordering the disbandment of the high-profile Political Killings Task Team and the removal of 121 dockets.

He also alleged that Mchunu and Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya protected individuals implicated in politically motivated crimes.

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What are South Africans saying?

Social media users shared their opinions regarding the 121 dockets.

@RNaidoo said:

"Only criminals will be angry for this. He's trying to protect all his cockroaches who are nothing but scums."

@tyengeni1954 said:

"On this the People stand with the Police..! The Police Must Not relent..they must go for the jugular of criminal syndicates & their political sidekicks."

@Nelsonk95 said:

"What is he hiding, does he know anything in those dockets implicating him and his comrades?"

@KkKakaza said:

"I am not shocked with his anger, who knows if his funders and compatriots are part of the 121 dockets that now will be processed."

@NtsalubaColbert said:

"Imagine a whole president interfering with police investigation. This is way bigger than we taught."

@AldoOA_ said:

"He's afraid if embarrassment of his colleagues and cna mess."

@Evena6M73574 said:

"He must be investigated as well."

Hawks investigate high treason charges

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In another article, Briefly News reported that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) is investigating four high treason dockets.

While not officially named, the charges are believed to be against AfriForum and Solidarity, the two groups currently in the United States of America (USA).

Source: Briefly News