When questioned about the independence of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate , Police Minister Bheki Cele relied on a law he had contravened for four months.
He said Ipid’s independence is compromised due to the “intimate role” Cele plays in nominating the candidate, and the fact that he himself served as police commissioner. Two weeks ago, the National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Police resolved to confirm Cele’s nomination for Ipid executive director, Jennifer Dikeledi Ntlatseng.
But by 1 March 2020, Cele had not nominated a candidate. On two occasions, the committee granted him an extension.
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