STAFF REPORTER
POLICE Minister Bheki Cele has lambasted EFF leader Julius Malema after he threatened members of the South African Police Services (SAPS) and their families with violence.
Malema lashed out at the police conduct during a community gathering in the Free State on Sunday.
SAPS said in a statement on Monday evening that Cele has noted with “disgust, the reckless, irresponsible and dangerous statements calling for the attack on police officers by EFF leader, Julius Malema”.
The police said while addressing his supporters over the weekend, Malema encouraged direct violence against members of the SAPS and their families.
Cele assured South Africans that such threats will not be taken lightly by the SAPS.
“I think the EFF leader has crossed the line, you are not going to threaten the police and think they will just fold their arms,” said Cele.
“The job of the police is clear and is prescribed
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