Unfounded allegations about President Zuma and Lt Gen Mdluli
11 May 2012
The name of President Jacob Zuma has been mentioned in various reports in relation to allegations against Lt Gen Richard Mdluli of the SA Police Service. Some commentators continue to make unfounded allegations about the President's so-called relationship with Lt Gen Mdluli.
The President appoints the National Commissioner of Police, but has no role to play with regards to managers serving under the National Commissioner. For example, as Lieutenant General, Mr Mdluli is a Deputy Director-General, which is a level that the President does not reach in his supervision of government. That is the responsibility of the Minister of Police.
Several accusations have been made against the President.
The media has alleged that Lt Gen Mdluli gave the President a letter accusing four top police officers of a conspiracy against him. The President has never received such a letter. Neither has the Presidency.