Three decades into democracy, South Africa’s police service remains mired in dysfunction. High‑profile scandals involving Jackie Selebi, the Marikana massacre and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's recent explosive press briefing have eroded public trust and exposed politics and policing gone awry.
With the Madlanga Commission and an Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament working to uncover the rot, we delve into the history and how we got here.
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Three decades into democracy, South Africa’s police service remains mired in dysfunction. High‑profile scandals involving Jackie Selebi, the Marikana massacre and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's recent explosive press briefing have eroded public trust and exposed politics and policing gone awry.
With the Madlanga Commission and an Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament working to uncover the rot, we delve into the history and how we got here.
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The DA politician announces her bid this Saturday.
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The DA politician announces her bid this Saturday.
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