DA: Will keep a close eye on new Police Minister

Oscar Thomas
28 May 2014

The Democratic Alliance says the appointment of Minster of Police Nkosinathi Nhleko leaves little hope for the countless South Africans who will become victims of crime over the next five years.

DA MP of Police Dianne Kohler Barnard said they will keep a watchful eye over Minister Nhleko to ensure that government will provide the resources, skills and support that are desperately needed to transform the SAPS into an effective crime-fighting unit. 

Barnard said additionally as the head of Commission of Correctional Services he advocated for the parole of President Jacob Zuma then financial advisor and benefactor Shabir Shaik.

Barnard said the minister was then redeployed as a director general of the department of labour where he was sidelined and a acting DG put in his place while an internal investigation was undertaken into tender fraud to the tune of R155 million.

“He was promoted to the minister of police before the outcome of the investigation was made known and this is the calibre of person that President Zuma deems fit to head up an essential department in South Africa Barnard added.