Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa today confirmed to Parliament that he has launched two separate investigations involving millions of rands. The first investigations pertains to a R112 million contract awarded by the South African Police Service (SAPS) without going to tender and the second relates to Crime Intelligence officers who were robbed of R2.2 million last … [Read more...] about Mthethwa to investigate tender for riot gear
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Zuma welcomes Public Protector’s findings
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the findings of Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela, relating to Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane. The allegations against Mthethwa related to exorbitant expenditure at hotels in Durban and Cape Town, while the allegations against Mokonyane related to her office's alleged involvement in … [Read more...] about Zuma welcomes Public Protector’s findings
Rape stats unacceptably high – Mthethwa
Pretoria - The war on rape is far from being won and more attention needs to be given to curb the scourge, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has acknowledged. Speaking at the release of the National Crime Statistics in Pretoria on Thursday, Mthethwa said the number of reported rapes for the period 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 was unacceptably high. Even though the sexual … [Read more...] about Rape stats unacceptably high – Mthethwa
6.5% Decrease in Murder
Pretoria - South Africa's murder rate has decreased by 6.5% in the past year, dropping below the 16 000 figure to 15 940 cases of murder being recorded. The statistics - released by Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa, who was flanked by National Police Commissioner Bheki Cele - formed part of the Crime Statistics Annual Report from April 2010 to March 2011. During the 1994/95 … [Read more...] about 6.5% Decrease in Murder
Unity needed to eradicate police killings, says Mthethwa
Pretoria - South Africans need to revive the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood as the country comes together to put an end to police killings, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. Speaking at a Summit on Police Killings in KwaZulu-Natal, Mthethwa said the killing of even one police officer was cause for concern. Since the beginning of the year, 15 police officers have … [Read more...] about Unity needed to eradicate police killings, says Mthethwa
