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AfriForum's urgent appeal to the National Police Commissioner underscores the rising violence of farm attacks, advocating for their classification as a national priority crime to ensure specialised investigative resources are allocated.
Police unions Popcru and Sapu have unanimously endorsed National Commissioner Fannie Masemola's controversial directive authorizing officers to use deadly force against armed criminals. Following recent police killings in KwaZulu-Natal, union leaders are demanding Parliament urgently amend the 1977 Criminal Procedures Act, calling it 'outdated for democracy' and inadequate for protecting officers on the frontline.
During a parliamentary meeting, concerns were raised about the vetting and security clearance processes for senior police officers, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has stepped into the controversy surrounding KwaZulu-Natal's top police official, demanding a fair investigation amid allegations of interference. As Mkhwanazi faces scrutiny from Ipid, questions arise about potential political motives behind the probe.