JOHANNESBURG - It is a matter of grave national security concern.
That’s how President Cyril Ramaphosa has described claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
The commissioner has made startling allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, as well as top SAPS officials and some members of the judiciary.
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He claims they collude with organised crime and drug cartels.
Ramaphosa says the matter is receiving the highest priority attention, and is calling on all those involved to exercise discipline and restraint.
The President says he will outline the actions to be taken on his return from the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Brazil.