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Dlamini was fatally wounded during a dramatic gunfight with criminals last week in the crime-ridden Inanda township, where he lived.
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in KwaZulu-Natal, union leaders are demanding Parliament urgently amend the 1977 Criminal Procedures Act, calling it 'outdated for democracy' and inadequate for protecting officers on the frontline.
After a horrific pit bull attack that resulted in a 10-year-old girl losing her eye, police are probing the owner's negligence in this shocking incident.
South Africa's police stations are in a state of crisis, with dilapidated infrastructure and unsafe working conditions severely hampering officers' duties. Following a recent oversight visit, the Portfolio Committee on Police calls for urgent action to address these alarming issues.
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.