PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has fired the national police commissioner, weeks after a probe criticised the security force’s handling of an outbreak of civil unrest last year that claimed 354 lives.
Khehla Sitole’s contract was terminated by mutual agreement, Ramaphosa’s office said in a statement on Friday.
“President Ramaphosa and General Sitole have agreed that the early termination of the commissioner’s contract is in the best interests of the country,” the Presidency said in a statement.
Presidency added that an announcement will be made in due course on filling the position of SAPS National Commissioner following Sitole’s departure.
Ramaphosa said: “I am grateful to General Sitole for the constructive discussions we have had over the termination of his position as National Commissioner. I wish to convey my appreciation to General Sitole for his service to the nation over many years in the SAPS. I wish him the best in his future
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