The community stated that there has been a breakdown in the trust shared between them and police officers.
Gangsterism, rape, police mismanagement and poor response time were just a few of the issues raised.
Cele stated that he feels ‘pain’ that not a single officer was found to be in order.
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Cele says 4 976 people had beenmurdered in SA between January and March.
Cele highlighted that many of these were by people the victims knew and trusted.
Minister of Police Bheki Cele revealed that 106 people have been arrested and charged in connection with extortion cases.
Police Minister Bheki Cele has addressed complaints made by community members of Olievenhoutbosch about the SAPS. Image: Phill Magakoe/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
A multi-disciplinary committee was set up seven months ago.
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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.
