Ramaphosa's bodyguards at war

Top cop axed from protection duties as row over Ramaphosa’s safety spirals

19 February 2023 - 00:05 By Thanduxolo Jika and Amanda Khoza

A turf war between top cops responsible for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s protection has led to the removal of Presidential and Security Services (PSS) head Lt-Gen Samson Shitlabane, the man in charge of police security for the president, cabinet and VIPs...

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