Appointment of new Ipid head sails through parliament
The Helen Suzman Foundation and the FF+, however, say the process of appointment is flawed with the DA saying it is ‘shrouded in secrecy’
15 July 2020 - 19:03
Parliament has backed the proposed appointment of the head of the police watchdog, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid), despite strong objections by opposition parties.
The Ipid appointment has been embroiled in controversy in recent years with opposition parties and pressure groups pushing to limit the involvement of the police minister in a bid to ensure there is no political interference in the work of the crucial institution...
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