Mapaballo Borotho
Amnesty International has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure that the newly established commission of inquiry into explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is not reduced to yet another ineffective and fruitless process.
This follows Ramaphosa’s announcement of a commission of inquiry into claims that criminal elements have infiltrated the country’s judicial system, making it increasingly difficult for police officers to resolve certain criminal cases.
The President has also placed Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, on leave, as he is among those implicated in the allegations.
Executive Director of Amnesty International South Africa, Shenilla Mohamed, emphasised that the commission must lead to real accountability and justice.
We reiterate our call for the claims made by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to be addressed with the urgency and seriousness they deserve. Anything less would be a blatant disregard for the right to safety and life for all in South Africa.
South Africans are tired of costly commissions that drag on and ultimately lead to no accountability. The fact that another commission is being established highlights deep flaws in our justice system. We need concrete action to fight crime—not more prolonged processes.
She added that President Ramaphosa’s continued failure to tackle corruption swiftly and decisively represents a serious violation of the rights of people living in South Africa.
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