Minister Bheki Cele notes reckless and dangerous statements by EFF leader, Julius Malema
24 November 2020
The Police Minister, General Bheki Cele has noted with disgust, the reckless, irresponsible and dangerous statements calling for the attack on police officers by EFF leader, Julius Malema.
While addressing his supporters over the weekend, Malema is seen clearly encouraging direct violence against members of the SAPS and their families.
Minister Cele wants to assure South Africans that such threats will not be taken lightly by the South African Police Service.
“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. The job of the police is clear and is prescribed in the Constitution, which is to protect, prevent, combat and investigate crime. Police are also there to uphold and enforce the law, so no one has the right to threaten the police when they conduct their work.”