Phiyega critics want a wider inquiry
Thursday 12 November 2015 19:08
Aldrin Sampear
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko's
reference group made both criminal and misconduct findings against Riah
Phiyega.(SABC)
Suspended police commissioner, Riah
Phiyega’s critics say the terms of reference of the presidential commission of
inquiry into her fitness to hold office, must be expanded to include the
charges contained in the police ministry report.
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko's reference group made both criminal and misconduct findings against the suspended national police commissioner.
Detailing damning findings against Phiyega, they include two criminal offences and four counts of misconduct. The ministerial reference group also found that she misled both Parliament and the High Court on the matter of suspended crime intelligence boss, Richard Mdluli.
Phiyega is also found guilty of defeating the ends of justice after tipping-off Western Cape Police Commissioner, Arno Lamoer, about an investigation against him.
However, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate insists that case is not prosecutable.
But the Police and Prisoners Civil Rights Union (Popcru) believes Phiyega is being targeted. Popcru’s Zizamele Cebekulu says Phiyega is not corrupt and that there are efforts to trying to find grounds to make her go.
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko's reference group made both criminal and misconduct findings against the suspended national police commissioner.
Detailing damning findings against Phiyega, they include two criminal offences and four counts of misconduct. The ministerial reference group also found that she misled both Parliament and the High Court on the matter of suspended crime intelligence boss, Richard Mdluli.
Phiyega is also found guilty of defeating the ends of justice after tipping-off Western Cape Police Commissioner, Arno Lamoer, about an investigation against him.
However, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate insists that case is not prosecutable.
But the Police and Prisoners Civil Rights Union (Popcru) believes Phiyega is being targeted. Popcru’s Zizamele Cebekulu says Phiyega is not corrupt and that there are efforts to trying to find grounds to make her go.
On Wednesday, Nhleko said a
Ministerial Reference Group has recommended that a board of inquiry, led by a
retired judge or senior advocate, be established against Phiyega
Among those calling for her head is
the South African Police Union (Sapu).
The commission appointed to probe Phiyega's conduct during the Marikana shootings is yet to get underway.
On Wednesday, Nhleko said a Ministerial Reference Group (MRG) has recommended that a board of inquiry, led by a retired judge or senior advocate, be established against Phiyega.
The MRG went across the country since July last year, investigating complaints and concerns against Phiyega. Among others, senior members were removed from their positions as deputy National Commissioners without being consulted, and given lower ranks.
The commission appointed to probe Phiyega's conduct during the Marikana shootings is yet to get underway.
On Wednesday, Nhleko said a Ministerial Reference Group (MRG) has recommended that a board of inquiry, led by a retired judge or senior advocate, be established against Phiyega.
The MRG went across the country since July last year, investigating complaints and concerns against Phiyega. Among others, senior members were removed from their positions as deputy National Commissioners without being consulted, and given lower ranks.
