Marucs Moloko
South Africa’s criminal justice system faces scrutiny amid explosive allegations.
South Africa’s criminal justice system is reeling from a week of damning revelations, political tension, and public outrage. From Parliament to the courtroom, the spotlight has intensified on police leadership, corruption, and youth violence.
Read: Former Police Minister Bheki Cele in the hot seat.
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele faced a barrage of questions this week from Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating misconduct and political interference in the South African Police Service (SAPS).
EFF MP Leigh-Ann Mathys challenged Cele’s past praise of former commissioner Jackie Selebi and criticism of Riah Phiyega, whom Cele accused of “deliberately” dismantling SAPS structures under Jacob Zuma’s presidency.
Cele stood firm, stating:
“If someone wants to steal, but you have a bulldog, they’ll remove the teeth from the bulldog.”
His remarks underscored concerns about systemic weakening of law enforcement institutions, including the National
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