Mluleki Mrwebi
On Wednesday the Western Cape Community
Safety Bill was passed in the Western Cape Legislature with a significant
majority.
Twenty-three of 36 members of the
provincial legislature voted in favour of the bill on Wednesday, which would
give the provincial government more control over the police.
Ministerial Spokesperson for MEC Dan Plato,
Greg Wagner said the passing of this bill is
important not only for this province but for the country as a whole.
Meanwhile the ANC MPL Khaya Magaxa said the
bill would create an inter-governmental conflict between the national and
provincial departments.
Magaxa added that the bill would give
authorities the power to call for the removal, transfer, or disciplinary action
against the provincial police commissioner.
The Police Ministry Department refused to
comment on the passing of the bill.
Police Ministry Spokesperson Zweli Mnisi said
the matter is with their legal team, as they look to challenge the bill in
court.
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