Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red

Former minister’s testimony alleged corruption and political interference

While admitting to his failure to consult before ordering the disbanding of a political killings task team, the suspended police minister denied any links to criminal syndicates

He contradicted the deputy national commissioner, who said he took the dockets from the task team because he ‘could not disobey an order from the minister

The witness, who has requested anonymity, told the Madlanga commission he was invited to parties with senior officials who wanted to influence his investigation of the Armand Swart murder case

The unidentified witness implicated staff the Johannesburg central police station in collusion with drug cartels and sanctioned hits

Suspended minister defends his order to disband the task team

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability