Parties debated the bill on Tuesday, with the opposition maintaining that the police minister still exercises too much power over the IPID, calling for greater independence.
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According to the second-quarter national crime statistics that were released by Police Minister Bheki Cele on Friday, 17 November, 6,945 murders were recorded, including the murders of 881 women and 293 children. Furthermore, 14,401 incidents of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily.
Kariega police are investigating charges of murder and robbery after a former DA staff member and activist was found with multiple gunshot wounds in his home on Saturday night.