Kwazulu-Natal Police Chief investigates corrupt officials, politicians
Kwazulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has strengthened the fight against corruption and is targeting corrupt officials and politicians to abuse the SAP Secret Fund, despite a smear campaign that has caused personal threats and derailed his efforts, IOL reports. In an exclusive interview, Mkhwanazi revealed how officials and politicians used the fund by fraudulently charging payments for unused property, termination of such contracts and pledging to reform the fund’s oversight. He also highlighted his crackdown on robbers in cash, which resulted in insider collaborations that resulted in 90% of these crimes. Despite accusations of corruption against him, which he dismissed as “fake news,” Mkhwanazi has garnered widespread support from business leaders and KZN communities for his crime-fighting initiatives, including reducing the activity of the Construction Mafia and boosting tourism through strengthening security measures.
After a fatal R21 bus accident, Ramaphosa tolerate family
Ekrufreni city claims one of the buses involved in the fatal crash on the R21 Highway, which claimed 16 lives, is suitable for the road, EWN reports. The accident occurred when a bus travelling from Catrejon to Pomona revolved several times, killing 12 people at the scene and at least four people at the hospital. Ekurhuleni Transport MMC Andile Mngwevu said all city buses are undergoing continuous checks and confirmed that the buses are in good condition. Meanwhile, The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is investigating the crash, including allegations that the driver is a “notorious speedster,” with witnesses claiming that they often drove recklessly. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his sadness to the victim’s families and urged the drivers to ensure that the vehicle is suitable for the road.
Pregnant woman was shot in Woodstock
The motive behind the murder of a 30-year-old pregnant woman in Woodstock remains unknown after she was approached by an unknown suspect and shot multiple times, EWN reports. Police spokesman Wesley Twigg said officers responded to complaints about the shooting on Sussex Street, where they found the woman’s body with a gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
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