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In this latest edition of the Sunday Show, Neil de Beer slams ESKOM's farcical explanation for how the country was plunged into Stage 6 Loadshedding overnight. He says the much-maligned former CEO André de Ruyter was right - and warns that the “litany of absolute destruction” continues. De Beer also gives the background to how South Africa narrowly escaping a 2% VAT hike after an hastily convened urgent Cabinet meeting resulted into the unprecedented postponement of the Budget speech that could have taken the country to “revolution”. He speaks of former Police Minister Bheki Cele's legacy of crime in the wake of the latest statistics - recording 73 murders and 131 rapes every day - and calls for the head of the National Commissioner. De Beer describes how President Cyril Ramaphosa keeps triggering US President Donald Trump - and stresses that the discord between the US and South Africa will not end “until this president of ours comes back to reality”.  He also comments on the election of veteran politician Corné Mulder as the new leader of Freedom Front+, and states: “I think the DA is going to sit right up and they're going to have to now understand that the person that was fighting behind the other person is now the person leading that organisation.

Veteran SAPS  whistleblower Patricia Morgan-Mashale is once again unable to leave a safe house that she has been using over the past two years. This after she received information that there had been a meeting between former Police Minister Bheki Cele, two Crime Intelligence generals, some people whose corruption she had exposed, as well as a foreign cyber expert who would allegedly instruct them in the use of illegal spyware equipment to pinpoint her exact location. Speaking to BizNews, Morgan-Mashale - who has endured three years of persecution - says: “I want everyone to know that if I die an unnatural death, that the police is responsible for that…I know I am going to be killed by the police.” In response to this information, veteran violence- and police monitor Professor Mary De Haas has fired off a letter to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to call for an immediate investigation into this reported meeting and into all acquisitions of surveillance equipment by the SAPS.  “I am also calling on urgent action from Parliament to ensure adequate protection of bone fide whistleblowers, before they are killed.”

Action Society, the former home of crime fighter Ian Cameron, who is now the Chair of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament, is continuing its fight for justice for victims and their families. In this interview with spokesperson Juanita du Preez, she describes how former Police Minister Bheki Cele was an “obstacle” in the fight against crime. Discussing the official crime statistics for between April and June this year when 6 228 people were murdered, she says “…we often say that it's a war zone or a bloodbath and we keep coming back to those. We are suffering to find new synonyms for that, but it is appropriate… I think the legacy of Cele, unfortunately, we will still see for quite a while.” However, the new Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, “does seem like a better fit”. Du Preez lists the urgent reforms needed not just in law enforcement, but in the justice- and parole systems as well. Praising new Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald for the measures he is taking, she says currently “40% of people out on parole just go out and re-offend…not just stealing an apple or something like that: serious crimes: murder, rape, sexual offenses…It's just a pause before they can commit the next crime.” Meanwhile, she hails Cameron for bringing “urgency” to his new role.

A not-guilty verdict was handed down today for South African Police Services (SAPS) Whistleblower Patricia Morgan-Mashale - after almost two years of threats to her life liberty. This after she had been accused of spreading false allegations, circulating WhatsApp messages, and defamation. In this interview with BizNews, she goes into the agenda behind her malicious prosecution; and goes on to reveal how SMSes to former Police Minister Bheki Cele about secret military training camps were deleted from her phone while it was with the police; and how she was blocked by Zizi Kodwa, during his time as Deputy Minister for State Security in the Presidency, when she tried to follow up on the info shared on the secret military training camps. She also speaks about how she blew the whistle on firearms - meant for destruction - being stolen by police officers and sold back to the black market. Having lost her job in SAPS, Mashale now plans to start her own Whistleblower and Anti-Corruption Foundation.

Iconic crime fighter and MP Ian Cameron - who was elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament - tells BizNews viewers how the committee will function to ensure accountability, and lists his priorities as chairperson. Cameron - who had a very hostile relationship with former Police Minister Bheki Cele - also hails the new Minister, Senzo Mchunu, as somebody that listens. He has words of hope for under-resourced police officers, as well as crime victims whose cases have been taking too long to investigate. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. Join us for BizNews' first investment-focused conference on Thursday, 12 September, in Hermanus, featuring top experts like Frans Cronje, Piet Viljoen, and more. Get insights on electricity and exploiting SA's gas bounty from new and familiar faces. Register here.

Clement Mayathela speaks to Police Minister Bheki Cele, to address how prepared law enforcement is to handle any potential disruptions on election day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search and rescue efforts continue in the George building collapse tragedy in the Western Cape. This as the number of fatalities from last week's multi-storey building collapse has now risen to 20. For the latest development Elvis Presslin spoke to George Mayor, Leon van Wyk and National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe on Police Minister Bheki Cele says investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collapse

Inge Stoffels reports on the security of the politicians and voters for the upcoming elections. Police Minister Bheki Cele ensures safety for may 29th by deploying cops around the country at the voting stations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

Police Minister Bheki Cele says schools, churches, and clinics in Inanda are outnumbered by taverns and shebeens. Website

Police Minister Bheki Cele says efforts are being made to tackle rising political killings in the country. Website

Civil rights organisation AfriForum on Thursday demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa deliver on his promise to act against non-performing Ministers, one of those being Police Minister Bheki Cele. AfriForum has launched a petition, calling for Cele to go. The organisation said Cele had repeatedly proven that he was incompetent for his position. "Under his leadership, the South African Police Service (Saps) has obviously weakened. He himself has been involved in corruption scandals - how can it then be expected that police officers at grassroots level will keep their hands clean if the Saps' political chief does not even do it," AfriForum explained. The organisation has written a letter to Ramaphosa, requesting detailed feedback on Cele's professional performance, as expected from him in his presidential performance agreement. The agreement signed between Cele and Ramaphosa took effect in June 2019 and will come to an end in April 2024. AfriForum also wants to know the steps Ramaphosa will be taking against Cele should the assessment indicate that Cele has been "sleeping on the job", as AfriForum believes he "clearly has". AfriForum chief spokesperson for community safety Jacques Broodryk said the agreement clearly stipulated the targets in crime reduction and successful prosecutions that Cele was expected to reach. Broodryk noted that Cele was also expected to ensure a 70% conviction rate for serious fraud and corruption in the private sector, a 70% conviction rate for serious fraud and corruption in the public sector and that 90% of identified drug syndicates were neutralised with arrests. He is also expected to ensure that 90% of identified clandestine laboratories are dismantled with arrests and that 72% of registered serious organised crime project investigations are successfully closed. Cele must also ensure that 100% of identified illegal mining operations should be responded to in relation to requests received as well as that a 6.9% reduction in crimes against women is achieved. Broodryk pointed out that crime was one of the biggest issues affecting citizens, and said that looking at the crime situation in the country, it was "almost certain" that Cele failed to reach his targets as set out in his performance agreement. "We cannot afford to have an underperforming, out-of-touch and incompetent person in such an important role as Minister of Police. It's simple, Cele must go," he said.

South Africa's Police Minister Bheki Cele hurled personal insults at crime fighter-turned-politician Ian Cameron at a heated community meeting in gang-infested Hanover Park this week. Cele went as far as to question Cameron's intelligence. This after Cameron questioned investigations being done poorly and leadership in SAPS being broken while Cele boasts of successful arrests, but without successful convictions. Cameron - who is heading to Parliament for the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) - says Cele's response proves that he has "no clue about policing". In this interview with BizNews, Cameron also shares a list of names of murder victims he hopes will haunt Cele every time he closes his eyes.

Policing in Hanover Park will see a bump up as 30 additional police members will join the station, bringing the shortage of personal from 34 down to 4. This was announced by Police Minister Bheki Cele to angry residents at an Imbizo in the area yesterday. Lester Kiewit speaks to Hanover Park activist Yaseen Johaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the suspects killed in Mariannhill have been linked to at least 26 criminal cases. Website

12 suspects in the Fort Hare University murders are expected to apply for bail in the Dimbaza Magistrate's Court in the Eastern Cape today. Two of the 15 people accused in connection with a string of charges such as fraud, kidnapping, murder and attempted murder at the University, were granted bail yesterday. A total of 24 suspects have been arrested in this case. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Police Minister Bheki Cele's spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba who outlined the charges that the suspects are facing

Police Minister Bheki Cele has been ordered to pay an insurance group R93 million in damages. The Pretoria High Court found Minister Cele personally liable to underwriter, Lloyd's of London over a 2014 cash heist executed by a gang of criminals and two police officials. The gang stole R100 million from a security company's vault in eMalahleni (formerly Witbank). Lloyd's paid SBV what it lost, and the insurance group filed for damages against the Minister. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal expert Nthabiseng Dubaza from Dubazana Attorneys

The case against controversial media personality Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanyane returns to the Johannesburg Magistrates Court. He faces 13 charges, including rape, indecent assault, kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.  Gauteng police commissioner briefs media on the province's 3rd quarter statistics for the 2023/2024 financial year. Police Minister Bheki Cele visits the police station, which had taken nearly two decades to build. Outside of a growing population and increased crime, the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry in policing recommended that a police station be built. The IEC is expected to certify its voter roll today.  The Electoral Matters Amendment Bill must be passed before the May polls and will be considered by the National Assembly today. The Ekurhuleni council will meet today, where finance MMC Nkululeko Dunga will table the Auditor General's audit report. The motion of no confidence in the city's mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, might also sit. We get the latest on the Kate Middleton saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are three things to know as you wake up on the East Coast. An update on the police minister, where the Breakfast team are broadcasting from today and Sky's sport update. Webpage

Anti-crime activist Ian Cameron is venturing into politics by joining the Democratic Alliance ahead of South Africa's May 29 general elections. Cameron, renowned for combatting crime in local communities in the Western Cape - dominated headlines in 2022 after Police Minister Bheki Cele told him to shut up at a crime imbizo in Gugulethu. Cameron is touted to be high up on the list of DA candidates for parliament. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ian Cameron, Public Safety Consultant and Founder of Firearms.co.za 

Police Minister Bheki Cele is scheduled to brief the community of Saldanha, in Cape Town, over allegations being made regarding the search of Joslin Smith. Website

Nkosikhina Duma is a Specialist Crimes and Court Reporter and he joins Johnto break down Police Minister Bheki Cele's announcement of the arrest of sixsuspects in the murder case of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friendTebello "Tibz" Motsoane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Minister Bheki Cele believes South African Police Services' (Saps') efforts to prevent, combat and arrest criminals are proving to be effective, as he noted a reduction in the number of murders reported in the last two quarters. Cele was addressing the media, on Friday, on the third quarter crime statistics for October to December 2023, where he said Operation Shanela was making its mark and putting a dent in serious, violent and organised crime. Since its inception in May, more than 442 000 suspects had been arrested. While the number of reported murders reduced in the last two consecutive quarters, 7 710 people were murdered between October and December, an increase of 155 when compared with the same period in the previous year. "The provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Free State must be singled out and commended for being able to register a reduction in the number of people murdered during this period," Cele said. A total of 32 229 suspects were arrested for common assault and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; 4 882 suspects were arrested for murder and attempted murder; and 4 783 suspects were arrested for sexual offences-related crimes, such as rape and attempted rape. Cele said 6 383 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs; 3 747 suspects were arrested for dealing in drugs, while 16 942 suspects were arrested for being in possession of drugs. Cele added that 2 581 suspects were arrested for being in possession of illegal and prohibited firearms and ammunition. He noted that October to December was a significantly busy holiday period and saw the Saps deploy critical resources and manpower. "I must say, we came into this festive period, well prepared …We unleashed our safer festive operational plan on the 13th of October 2023, where we deployed various policing interventions and strategies and gave strict instructions and a clear directive to our members on the ground to squeeze out all criminals in every corner of this country," he explained. Cele highlighted that attention and more resources had been allocated to stations that had the highest number of murders reported, saying the majority of the top 30 stations where murder was most reported were to be found in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and Eastern Cape. DNA BACKLOG AND CRIMES Meanwhile, Cele explained that there had been significant progress in the rate of finalisation of DNA cases and the eradication of the historic DNA backlog, which was currently at zero, from 251 000 cases in the 2021/2022 financial year. "Further to this, the expansion of the DNA lab in Gqerberha, which was opened by the President in August 2023, has contributed immensely to the processing of more DNA samples in the country. All these efforts have contributed positively to Saps' fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cases. For example, the National Prosecuting Authority and Saps project has led to more than 40 000 DNA forensic reports being finalised to ensure that cases of GBVF are prioritised," he said. He explained that crimes detected as a result of police action, such as the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, drug-related crime, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as sexual offences and other crimes, registered a positive increase of 10.8%. "These are crimes that are usually not reported to the police but detected as a result of the deployment of law enforcement personnel and the employment of intelligence," he said. The statistics revealed that contact crimes, which are commonly known as the 17-community reported crimes and which include murder, rape, assault, and shoplifting, registered a slight increase of 1.5 %, Cele added.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the gang that was killed in the shootout with police in the north of Durban were dangerous criminals. Website

With only months before the national elections, some political figures are making big moves.  Neil de Beer - who spent 32 years in the African National Congress (ANC), but left in disgust to form the United Independent Movement (UIM), a party that has joined the multi-party charter to oust the ruling ANC - speaks to BizNews about how the “United Front” formed by the new political parties of former President Jacob Zuma (MK) and former Free State Premier and ANC SG Ace Magashule (ACT - African Congress for Transformation) will damage the ANC, but bolster the Multi-Party Charter.  “…every day that another group splinters from the ANC…that 50 plus 1 becomes much more realistic to obtain,” he says. De Beer talks about the Economic Freedom Front's (EFF) need for a “bigger brother”; the retirement of Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma whose Presidential ambitions were narrowly thwarted by Cyril Ramaphosa; the election prospects of the Multi-Party Charter; the rumoured election date of 22 May; and the strategy to beat the ANC's election-winning trick of bussing in millions to vote. He also deals with the “dark side” of politics that has kept Police Minister Bheki Cele in his job - despite a clear lack of qualifications and performance. - Chris Steyn

Police Minister Bheki Cele has revealed that more than 1 700 official police firearms were stolen between April 2021 and July 2023. Minister Cele was responding to a parliamentary question from the Democratic Alliance (DA). The party says this amounts to 61 firearms stolen every single month, over the last two and a half years. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Police, Okkie Terblanche

Guest: Brigadier Athlenda MatheSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says they are hot on the heels of drug lords shipping narcotics into South Africa. Website

The South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner Sehlahle Fannie Masemola and Eastern Cape Commissioner Nomthetheleli Lillian Mene may have to talk their way out of jail tomorrow (Thursday 14 December). In what could be a landmark case, they have been summonsed to appear in court to explain the failure to implement a ruling handed down last year to prevent violence and intimidation against long-distance coach passengers. In this interview with BizNews, Intercape Executive Chairman Johann Ferreira explains why the legal route has been resorted to: “ apart from just talking about it and moaning about it and threatening about it, we decided to embark upon a strategy to prove, not only to ourselves but to South Africa, whether South Africa is a failed state, whether the Eastern Cape is a failed state - and we're using the proper process, the court process, to highlight whether our judiciary system can hold its own against the onslaught of this lawlessness in the country.” Ferreira recalls how he had “forewarned” President Cyril Ramaphosa, Police Minister Bheki Cele, and Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula two years ago. “I said, you're going to have the blood on your hands if you don't act. They chose, willfully, knowingly, chose not to protect their constituents. In specifically the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape and other provinces, they have used the man in the street that relies on public transport to be cannon fodder for the taxi operators. Now, why would a president and the Minister of Police and the Minister of Transport fight against the protection of the common man in the street?” - Chris Steyn

Police Minister Bheki Cele says they're tightening security at the country's ports to curb drug trafficking. Website

Police Minister Bheki Cele says they're tightening security at the country's ports to curb drug trafficking. Website

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is becoming an “iron fist” for the African National Congress (ANC) in certain parts of South Africa. Crime fighter Ian Cameron of Action Society speaks to BizNews about the latest abuses of power and lack of accountability in SAPS. He describes how Police Minister Bheki Cele was escorted by six Flying Squad vehicles, three Public Order Policing (POP) vehicles and three mini buses from TRT to an ANC meeting on the Cape Flats. “…is the South African Police Service now a private security service for the ANC?” Cameron is fuming that eight “Blue Light Mafia” members who publicly assaulted civilians are back at work after their suspensions lapsed. He points out that the Presidential Protection Unit reports to Wally Rhoode who mainly reports directly to the President Cyril Ramaphosa. “So it's basically this little private security force that they've built on the side with police power that benefits a certain group of politicians.” Cameron also speaks about the submission Action Society made to Parliament today (Tuesday 25 October) on the new IPID bill that would give the Minister of Police “a complete monopoly on law enforcement in South Africa”. - Chris Steyn

Police Minister Bheki Cele and President Cyril Ramaphosa are protecting each other - and he has so much dirt on high-ranking ANC officials, that he can't be sacked. This has emerged from an interview with Action Society's Ian Cameron who says: “Well, I think they protect each other… And I also think they can't really sack Cele because he's got so much dirt on all of them that if they were to sack him and he starts spilling the beans, it will be quite an awkward silence for a lot of people in the higher ranks of the ANC.” Cameron speaks to BizNews after Cele received the Great Wall Commemorative Medal from China. It is awarded to law enforcement officers from foreign countries who have made outstanding contributions towards protecting the safety of Chinese citizens. “My honest opinion is that it's certainly not for good policing service. I think it's because Minister Bheki Cele is a way and means basically for the Chinese government and certain well-connected Chinese officials to get to the South African State and obviously the ANC,” says Cameron.

Guest: Lesiba Thobakgale is the South African Policing Union (SAPU) spokesperson as well as a National Chief Negotiator who leads the team of SAPU negotiators where issues affecting SAPU members are being deliberated upon. He joins John to consider the implications of Police Minister Bheki Cele's instruction that officers always be 'vigilant and operationally ready to act' while on duty as delivered during the funeral of Sergeant Kediemetse Masilo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says that the army has been deployed along the N3 near the Mooi River Toll Plaza. Website

Police Minister Bheki Cele says they believe the arson attacks on trucks are being coordinated from a central point in northern KZN. Website

Police Minister Bheki Cele says there is no evidence to indicate the recent attacks on trucks in the country are linked to the July 2021 unrest. Website

Many whistleblowers in South Africa end up on the run. Some even end up dead. Others have to live in hiding in fear of their lives. One of those is South African Police Service (SAPS) whistleblower Patricia Morgan-Mashale, a former Senior Administration Clerk in the Firearm Registry in the Free State. Patricia has been in hiding since February last year (2022) after repeatedly trying to expose “massive” corruption in SAPS. She tells BizNews of threats to her life and liberty; how Police Minister Bheki Cele tried to get her to meet him alone; and how President's Cyril Ramaphosa has ignored her pleas for protection. Still, she says: “…my children have told me they'd rather have a mother who died because of a truth than a mother who's still alive because she was afraid to speak out and tell the truth.” This is her story… - Chris Steyn Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democratic Alliance's (DA's) Shadow Minister of Police Andrew Whitfield says President Cyril Ramaphosa should take responsibility for the state of safety and security in South Africa because he has refused to get rid of Police Minister Bheki Cele. He speaks to BizNews as Cele seems to have gone “underground” while the furore over VIP Protection Unit members assaulting unarmed civilians, rages on. The exposure of that has now resulted in an apparent death threat to an ex-cop in the security industry for sharing footage of the ”Blue Light Mafia” assault last week. That threat read: “Goodday we don't take kind (sic) to the footage that you supplied to the media. You made a lot of enemies in specialized units, we will deal with you…” Meanwhile, President Ramaphosa “unfortunately appears dead set on keeping Minister Cele in this position”. But Whitfield warns that as long as Cele stays in his job, the country's safety and security environment will deteriorate. He also slams SAPS' use of spy grabber technology to illegally intercept communications from ordinary South Africans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Africa has become one of the most violent societies in the world. As countless illegal firearms flood our streets, even Police Minister Bheki Cele admits these weapons often come from police storage facilities. We investigate.

South Africa has become one of the most violent societies in the world. As countless illegal firearms flood our streets, even Police Minister Bheki Cele admits these weapons often come from police storage facilities. We investigate.

Guest: Nokukhanya Mntambo - EWN ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the government and the justice system need to be more sympathetic to victims than perpetrators.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says three people have been taken in for questioning in connection with the murder of a German tourist in Mpumalanga province.

Guest: Western Cape Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joins John to explain the Western Cape's call for Police Minister Bheki Cele to establish an extortion and kidnapping task force for Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest:  Political scientist Dr Guy Lamb joins John to engage with the difficult question of whether the DA march to Parliament to call for the removal Police Minister Bheki Cele may have an impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says any officer who mistreats an abused woman or child needs to be dealt with harshly.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says as part of their investigations into the horrific Krugersdorp gang rapes, they will fast track DNA testing on the 84 suspects arrested.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has once again grabbed the headlines. The Minister, in typical fashion, spun some controversy when he appeared in front of the public and media saying these words: "People with tattoos have a tendency to become gangsters." #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR Bheki Cele doesn't like tattoos!

A community meeting in Gugulethu in Cape Town with Police Minister Bheki Cele ended in a heated exchange, with him shouting at an Action Society leader. So the minister himself created a sound effect for us and Keri couldn't wait to use it! #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR Bheki Cele causing a scene at a meeting

Police Minister Bheki Cele has confirmed that the 21 young people whose bodies were found at an East London tavern did not die from natural causes.