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The Ministry of Police hopes soon to obtain the documents in which
musician Khuli Chana states his claims of wrongful arrest.
Speaking to The Citizen yesterday, Ministry spokesperson Zweli Mnisi said this was the standard approach in all legal matters. “That is why as a principle, in respect to legal processes, we do not comment via media but prefer to discuss [matters] among the affected parties’ legal representatives because we still have to argue matters in court,” said Mnisi. “The danger of public commentary on a [pending] legal matter is that it has the potential to compromise the merits of the case,” he added. Mnisi’s comments follow on Chana, 31, whose real name is Khulane Morule, suing the police for R2.7 million after being shot and wounded in October last year. A bullet allegedly fired by police became lodged in Chana’s right index finger, while another bullet hit the driver’s seat and burst into fragments, which hit his back, according to reports. Police had allegedly mistaken Chana’s vehicle for that of a pair of kidnappers. Chana’s management said the musician was suing for medical expenses, future loss of earnings, damages, legal expenses and car repairs. The police were given 30 days to respond. Chana’s manager Refiloe Ramogase said yesterday that their legal team had in vain sought a meeting with Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa on numerous occasions about the matter. By JeVanne Gibbs |
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Crimes of the South African Police Service
