Deepening centralisation of police management a concern
27 February 2019
Minister of Community Safety, Alan Winde, has raised concerns about deepening centralisation of policing management and functions.
This follows Minister Winde’s request to Lieutenant General Jula for an investigation into undue promotions in Western Cape SAPS, which he referred to his Pretoria bosses.
Last week Lt Gen Jula responded to Minister Winde, stating: “Kindly be advised that the issues raised in your email is a National competency. The matter has thus been directed to the office of the National Commissioner for the necessary attention.”
Minister Winde said the referral of his request to the national Minister has become a trend which is evidence of a management clamp down by national Minister Cele.