Police Minister has security companies he calls ‘private militias’ in his sights
Speaking at the notorious Glebelands Hostel near Durban, he says criminals have found a loophole by registering security companies
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has unscrupulous security companies in his sights‚ saying these "private militias" are undercutting the rule of law.Mbalula‚ flanked by a squadron of armed police officers‚ moved through various parts of the notorious Glebelands Hostel complex near Durban on Friday. Scores of people have been killed in the hostel‚ described as a haven for assassins and criminals.The Moerane Commission of Inquiry‚ established to probe political killings in the province‚ heard testimony that the death of former ANC Youth League general secretary, Sindiso Magaqa, was orchestrated from the hostel. Magaqa was shot in a drive-by shooting in Umzimkhulu in July and died in hospital last week.Mbalula said security companies offering close protection and bodyguard services are suspected of being involved in crimes around the country. "Criminals have found a loophole to having access to heavy weapons through registering security companies in SA."He has ordered an audit of all sec...
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