South Africa S.A Police Minister Highlights Crime-Fighting Successes Amid Challenge S.A' s Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the South African Police Service continues to be successesfull in fighting crime despite ongoing challenges in crime intelligence, technology, and forensics. Mchunu says other successes include the arrest of perpetrators allegedly involved in the mass shootings in Lusikisiki and Qumbu: todayNovember 26, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa DA Calls on Police Minister to Introduce Body Cameras for Police in KwaZulu-Natal The DA in KwaZulu-Natal is calling on Police minister Senzo Mchunu to urgently explore the use of body cameras to monitor police-public interactions. The minister has revealed that 107 suspects were killed by the KZN police between July 2023 and July 2024, while only one police officer was arrested after these deaths. The DA’s, Mzamo Billy, says deadly force by the police should not be regarded as an acceptable way […] todayOctober 24, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Police minister Senzo Mchunu has committed to enhancing police visibility South Africa's Police minister Senzo Mchunu has committed to enhancing police visibility and resources in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, following last week's mass shooting which claimed 18 lives. The Police Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with local communities to combat crime and restore peace and security. During his visit to the victims' families, Mchunu expressed his shock and condolences, acknowledging the community's grief: todayOctober 2, 2024 28
Oshiwambo Iipotha yomakwatonkonga ya konda 1400 yeekelwahi kopolisi mo South Africa omolwa uumbangi inaawu gwana Iipotha yomakwatonkonga ya konda 1 400 oya ekelwahi kopolisi mo South Africa omolwa uumbangi inaau gwana,pokati ka April 2023 na March 2024. Iipotha oya kwatakanithwa kiiningwanima moka opolisi ya mangapo aafekelwa,ashike oyeethiwa lwanima. O Eyewitness news oya lopota kutya shika osha hololwa ohela mopaalamende sho ominista yopolisi Senzo Mchunu a yamukula omapulo go RISE Mzansi. Omaindilo geli 1 416 guuyuki onkee inaaga yamukulwa. Shiikwatelela komiyalu dhongaashingeyi dhokomumvo dhopolisi,iipotha yomakwatonkonga yili […] todaySeptember 11, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter The DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter of 2024/2025. The stats remain unpublished pending Cabinet approval. The SAPS has not released crime data since the third quarter of 2023/2024 in February. DA deputy Spokesperson on Police, Lisa Schickerling has urged Police minister, Senzo Mchunu to release the overdue statistics: todayAugust 15, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the safety and security of citizens are of utmost importance S.A's Police minister, Senzo Mchunu says the safety and security of citizens are of utmost importance, following another discovery of an apparent firearm training facility in Modimolle, Limpopo. A multidisciplinary team recovered several licensed rifles, a pistol, and a substantial amount of ammunition believed to have been used in training activities at the facility. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says the discovery of military-related training equipment and activities raises serious […] todayAugust 12, 2024 44
insert_link South Africa DA Demands Police Leadership Appear Before Parliament Over 5.4 Million Docket Closures In South Africa, the DA says it wants the police top brass, led by the minister Senzo Mchunu, to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police, over the closure of over 5.4-million dockets since 2018. The dockets were closed due to insufficient evidence or leads since the 2018/2019 financial year. The DA’s, Lisa Schickerling, says the information provided by Mchunu highlights key areas of concern in docket management and the […] todayAugust 12, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Action Society has requested a meeting with Police minister Senzo Mchunu to discuss safety reforms To South Africa, where Action Society has requested a meeting with Police minister Senzo Mchunu to discuss safety reforms. Spokesperson Juanita du Preez highlighted concerns over police corruption and mismanagement, proposing measures like an anti-corruption unit, enhanced whistleblower protection, and regular public reporting. Du Preez says Action Society aims to collaborate with Mchunu to improve public safety and restore trust in law enforcement: todayJuly 12, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Freedom Front Plus has criticised the government’s mismanagement, attributing it to the widespread pollution of water sources S.A's Freedom Front Plus has criticised the government's mismanagement, attributing it to the widespread pollution of water sources. In his reply to a parliamentary question, Water and Sanitation minister, Senzo Mchunu disclosed that during 2022 and last year, 277 non-compliance notices were issued to 61 water service authorities nationwide after blue drop audits were conducted. The FF Plus’s Michal Groenewald says shockingly, 344 sewage treatment plants across 90 municipalities faced […] todayApril 17, 2024 23