Jailing of Jacob Zuma not to blame for violence, says SA Human Rights Commission
Report is scathing on the role played by law enforcement agencies during the violent unrest
29 January 2024 - 14:59
UPDATED 29 January 2024 - 05:00
The SA Police Service (SAPS) and crime intelligence agencies failed in their basic mandate to detect the planning and execution of the unrest and looting that devastated parts of the country in 2021, a report released by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said.
Commissioner Philile Ntuli said a combination of factors might have caused the police’s shortcomings. Evidence pointed to under-resourcing and lack of capacity in crime intelligence...
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