PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and SAPS National Commissioner Fannie Masemola to constitute a special unit to investigate people implicated in the Madlanga Commission.
In a statement on Thursday, Ramaphosa said he expects all law enforcements agencies to act with speed in implementing the recommendations of the Commission.
"Establishing a special unit is critical to ensure that these investigations take place as a matter of urgency," Ramaphosa said in a statement.
According to the statement, the Commission has recommended that there was prima facie evidence of wrongdoing and made referrals for investigations be instituted against SAPS officials including Major General Lesetja Senona, Major General Richard Shibiri, Brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu, Brigadier Rachel Matjeng and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.
Senona is currently testifying before the Commission.
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Prima facie evidence of wrongdoing was also found against nine current and former employees from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, including suspended EMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi.
Ramaphosa received the Commission’s interim report on 17 December. The interim report will not be made public.
“The allegations against them remain prima facie allegations only and are not findings of the Commission," read the statement.
"The nature of these allegations however warrants the referrals for further investigation and potential disciplinary, prosecutorial or regulatory action right away."
Ramaphosa said the Commission made recommendations in some instances for disciplinary measures to be taken against individuals alleged to be involved in wrongdoing, including criminal acts and corruption.