Acting Police Minister Cachalia Stresses Importance of Securing 121 Dockets in Political Killings

• Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said that it is critical to keep the 121 dockets safe for the political killings investigations
• Cachalia said that the South African Police Service needs to strengthen the investigations in the political killings
• Cachalia said that when he was appointed there were moments of disruptions about the 121 dockets

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said that it is crucial to keep the 121 dockets safe if the investigation into political killings is going to continue.

What did Cachalia say?

The acting minister of police said that he have been inundated with question regarding the 121 dockets. He said that there was disruption when he was appointed. Cachalia said that it was unclear where the dockets were.

He said that the dockets is a result of investigations made by the political killing task team. He stated that the dockets contain crucial evidence. Cachalia said his first conversation with the commissioner was about the whereabouts of the dockets.

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Political crime in Gauteng

Cachalia said that he got a visit from Panyaza Lesufi citing his concern about political crime in Gauteng. He said that there was a growing problem in the province. Cachalia said that his view is clear on the matter. He said that the investigations into political killings needs to strengthen.

He said that this is not ordinary crime but systematic attacks on political leaders. He said that more needs to be done, especially with the local government election approaching.

What did South Africans say?

Social media users shared their opinions regarding the dockets.

@SharkRayza said:

"Do you not find it strange that in 2025 the ANC government still chooses to use dockets in paper form instead of electronic? Coincident? I think not. The ANC uses systems that it can corrupt. You see it in their procurement systems and grant systems and in everything they do."

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@VinceMc248857 said:

"Masemola should have made copies before he sent them to KZN. Not the other way around."

@lanyoni said:

"They should not only copy them but scan and have a digital copy somewhere. Buildings where paper is stored can burn down or the ceiling can suddenly have a leak."

@bushy_cor said:

"Why are copies even required cz they could ask for the docket in question during the commission sitting makes one wonder why."

@uSiyasigisa said:

"Mkhwanazi's contract is coming to an end next year. By all means, it doesn't look like it will be renewed. So we are about to witness lots of arrests and convictions from now moving towards 2026."

@HlapeSammy2932 said:

"Those cases are crucial and highly regarded as a top priority for the KZN Polical Task Team to continue investigating, arresting and prosecuting perpetrators. Therefore they can't afford to wait for a toothless commission to delay the process."

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Cachalia unhappy that 121 dockets returned to task team

In another article, Briefly News reported that the Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, slammed the Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's decision regarding the Political Killings Task Team.

Masemola said that the 121 dockets, which were removed from the Task Team, have been returned, and a Gauteng unit will be established.

Source: Briefly News