South Africa Faces Crime Challenges: Police Chief Fights Corruption and Tragedies Unfold
KwaZulu-Natal Police Chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi intensifies anti-corruption efforts amid personal threats, tackling misuse of the SAP Secret Fund and cash-in-transit heists. A separate bus accident in Ekurhuleni killed 16, while a pregnant woman was murdered in Woodstock, prompting investigations into both incidents.
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, is intensifying his campaign against corruption among public officials and politicians. His focus centers on the misuse of the SAP Secret Fund, despite enduring personal threats and facing a smear campaign aimed at undermining his mission. Mkhwanazi indicated in an exclusive interview that numerous officials exploit the fund by making fraudulent claims for unutilized properties and is committed to reforming its oversight and terminating such agreements.
Additionally, Mkhwanazi has launched a vigorous crackdown on cash-in-transit heists, linking 90% of these offenses to insider collusion. While denying allegations of corruption against him as “fake news,” he has received considerable support from both business leaders and the community for his initiatives aimed at reducing crime, curbing construction mafia activities, and enhancing security measures to promote tourism.
In another report, the City of Ekurhuleni confirmed that one of its buses involved in a tragic accident on the R21 highway, which resulted in 16 fatalities, was indeed roadworthy. The accident transpired while the bus was en route from Katlehong to Pomona, witnessing a catastrophic roll-over that claimed 12 lives at the scene and four more individuals in the hospital. Ekurhuleni’s Transport MMC, Andile Mngwevu, reassured that all buses undergo regular inspections, while the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) investigates the accident, including the driver’s alleged reckless driving history.
In a separate incident, authorities are investigating the murder of a 30-year-old pregnant woman in Woodstock, who was shot multiple times by an unidentified individual. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg reported that officers responded to a shooting complaint on Sussex Street, where the victim was found with fatal gunshot wounds. The investigation into the motive behind her murder remains ongoing.
The article highlights significant efforts by KwaZulu-Natal Police Chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to combat corruption and crime, despite challenges to his integrity. It also reports on a tragic bus accident in Ekurhuleni that claimed multiple lives, alongside an ongoing investigation into a pregnant woman’s murder in Woodstock. These incidents reflect ongoing challenges with crime and safety in South Africa, underlining the importance of public trust in law enforcement and transportation safety.
Original Source: allafrica.com
