I told Zuma that Phahlane’s presence had a negative impact on SAPS‚ says Mbalula
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula on Wednesday thanked President Jacob Zuma for his “wisdom” in deciding to remove Acting National Police Commissioner‚ Lieutenant-General Kgomotso Phahlane‚ adding that he had informed Zuma that Phahlane’s presence tarnished the SA Police Service. “... I informed His Excellency‚ President Jacob Zuma‚ that the General’s continued holding of office negatively impacts on the Ministry and department for which I am responsible‚” Mbalula said in a lengthy statement. Phahlane was the subject of investigation by police watchdog‚ the Independent Police Investigative Directorate into allegations of money laundering‚ defeating the ends of justice and racketeering. Mbalula said the serious allegations of misconduct impacted on his fitness to hold office. “The allegations against Lt-Gen Phahlane raise questions of conduct that would be inconsistent with expectations that attend those who hold leadership in our police service‚ the South African Police Service‚” said ...
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