BBC News, Johannesburg
A respected police officer, Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accused South Africa’s Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of links to organized crime during a dramatic press conference, sparking public support and concerns over political interference in the police. Mkhwanazi’s allegations come amid a crisis of trust in law enforcement, with only 22% of the public expressing confidence in the police due to corruption and inefficiency.
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South African Police Officer Makes Big Accusations
Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, a respected police officer in South Africa, shocked many by claiming that some people in the government are connected to criminals, and he did this while dressed like a soldier and surrounded by armed police, earning him support from the public.
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