In a move expected to strain the relationship between two key law enforcement agencies further, Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba referred Hawks head Gen Mthandazo Ntlemeza to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) on Tuesday, saying that he was interfering with investigations against corruption. Relations between Ntlemeza and Ipid boss Robert McBride were frosty during the tenure of former police minister Nathi Nhleko. New Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has promised to fix the relationship. However, he faces an almost insurmountable task as the friction is said to be rooted in the political infighting bedevilling the governing party and the government. Mashaba’s move will put McBride on a fresh collision course with the Hawks boss, who is appealing against a high court ruling that declared his appointment by Nhleko invalid. The court’s decision on his application for leave to appeal is due to be delivered on Wednesday morning. The controversial mayor met with McBr...
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