POLICE AND PROSECUTION
Spies: SACP wants a broader review of crime intelligence and the Hawks
President Cyril Ramaphosa should also review the police and prosecution services if his call to rid the country of corruption is to yield fruit, the South African Communist Party (SACP) said on Monday. Ramaphosa announced last week a review panel to look into the country’s State Security Agency on Friday. The move prompted the SACP to call for a broader review of crime intelligence and the Hawks. "The SACP is calling for a similar review of the police crime intelligence, the police as a whole, including the Hawks, as well as the prosecution, to establish how on earth the rot of corporate state capture took place as if these authorities were nonexistent, and for firm, corrective action to be taken."Despite a lack of action against so-called rogue spies, the party’s deputy general secretary, Solly Mapaila, was confident there would be criminal charges against officials responsible for furthering the aims of the "shadow state". "That is the only way things will change," he said. Mapail...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.