Political Killings Task Team Disbanded
The deputy national commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, defended the disbandment of the task team, stating it had achieved its purpose.
Sibiya told parliament's ad hoc committee on police corruption that the team was never intended to be a permanent unit, despite its effectiveness in addressing politically motivated murders.
- The task team was established in 2018 to investigate political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.
- It was disbanded in December 2024 by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
The team had fulfilled its mandate and was only intended to operate for a limited period.
Sibiya argued that the team's budget should support broader crime-fighting efforts.
Author's summary: Task team disbanded after fulfilling its mandate.