11 August 2022 1 Min Read

LISTEN | Police in contact with SANDF but deployment would be premature, says Cele

No police station in SA has enough staff and the reason is clear, adds minister

in News / South Africa by Bulelani Nonyukela
Minister Bheki Cele says there is no need to panic at the police's handling of zama zamas.
Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba
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Police minister Bheki Cele has outlined plans to combat zama zamas and crime.

He suspects human trafficking is related to illegal miners. He also mentioned police understaffing.

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The subject of zama zamas has been a hot topic after the arrest of 350 in Krugersdorp, some arrests in connection with the gang rape of eight women in the area. Fourteen suspects have already appeared in court.

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