Minister of Police Bheki Cele revealed that 106 people have been arrested and charged in connection with extortion cases.
It has been reported that a multi-disciplinary committee was set up seven months ago.
The protector was reportedly arrested for kidnapping in an attempt to extort last month.
Police Minister Bheki Cele has made a few revelations about the arrests of extortionists in Cape Town. Image: RODGER BOSCH/AFP and Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images
Seven months ago, a multi-disciplinary committee was set up.
A report byEWNrevealed that Cele spoke about ‘diversified crime’.
Cele revealed that over R176 million has been paid to families of those who were killed during the slaughter.
Students have accused police officers of being heavy-handed during the protests against financial exclusive.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
