Copies of 121 KZN Political Killings Dockets Handed Over to Madlanga Commission, Sparks Panic Online
- Copies of the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Political Killings Task Team's dockets will be sent to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
- The Madlanga Commission will investigate allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
- South Africans first expressed panic online, assuming that the dockets would disappear due to political interference
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG – South Africans are not impressed after news broke that the 121 dockets, due to be investigated by the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Political Killings Task Team, were to be taken away from the unit.
Copies of dockets, which were first taken away from the team following a decision made to disband the unit, will now be handed over to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The commission will investigate allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi made allegations of corruption within the police force, stating that Deputy National Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya dismantled the task team after he allegedly received orders from Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu.
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Dockets to be submitted to the commission
The decision comes a week after National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, decided to return the docket to the task team that was dealing with them before.
After a meeting between Masemola and Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, the police ministry spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, confirmed that the dockets would be submitted to the commission.
"The political killings task team dockets will be submitted to the commission in the format that they require. This is to ensure the integrity of the dockets and enable the commission to thoroughly investigate all the matters related to its terms of reference,” he explained.
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This sparked panic online, as many thought it was further proof of political interference. NewzroomAfrika then spoke to SAPS National Spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, who confirmed that copies of the dockets would be sent to the commission so that investigators could continue their work.
What you need to know about the dockets
- South Africans were excited that the dockets were to be returned to the task team.
- Fannie Masemola faced scrutiny for his decision to return the dockets back to the unit.
- Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, slammed Masemola's decision.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa was allegedly not happy with the National Police Commissioner.
- A former Western Cape Police commissioner showed support for Masemola's decision.
How did South Africans react to the news?
Social media users were not impressed with the news, with some questioning the decision. Many commented without realising that only copies would be sent, and expressed concern that the dockets would disappear.
Ramasedi Rami asked:
“The commission is now the new arm of the police?”
Rorisang Blessedkidd Ndou stated:
“Those dockets are going to develop wings and fly before this so-called commission of inquiry even begins.”
Christopher Reynolds said:
“Let's hope those who receive them are honest and impartial.”
Bishy Bishop Nevhutalu claimed:
“This interference was expected.”
MashobanekaMangethe Ramakhethu Khumalo added:
“Some powerful people are involved in political killings. A day will come when those dockets miraculously disappear.”
Mogolobaneng Kubyane claimed:
“Ramaphosa wants its contents in the commission's report so that he can classify it.”
Reginald Reines said:
“Now the dockets are going to disappear just like that consignment of cocaine from KwaZulu-Natal.”
Tshireletso Johannes asked:
“Does this mean that the work of the police stops? Because now we are waiting for the Madlanga Commission to find a suitable venue.”
Thabo Moletsane said:
“I hope they made copies😳.”
Annaline Gouws Van Vreden agreed:
“First, make copies.”
Mukundisi Simbarashe Tsiwana said:
“KZN must make sure they have more copies of each and every docket; otherwise, they will destroy them. I don't trust politicians.”
Geskenk van Racoco stated:
“Copies. The original ones are in KZN, as confirmed by the National Spokesperson of the Police.”
Kamogelo Matlala also noted:
“Mara, you are misleading. ENCA said they will only give copies to the Madlanga commission, and hand over originals back to KZN for further investigations.”
Economic Freedom Fighters unhappy with delay in start of commission
Briefly News reported that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) slammed the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's postponement.
The commission announced that delays in the procurement of certain things resulted in the postponement.
South Africans joined the EFF in condemning the postponement, and many blamed the African National Congress.
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