Police minister Bheki Cele on Thursday took a dig at outgoing national commissioner Gen Khehla Sitole during a media briefing in Durban, emphasising he did not have a preferred candidate to replace Sitole, but whoever it was needed to be someone he could work with.
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National police commissioner Gen Khehla Sitole was given his marching orders because of his political links and concern that he may not implement the recommendations of the Zondo state capture commission, according to a senior source in the Union Buildings.
The intention to suspend police commissioner General Khehla Sitole has been flagged as a result of ongoing tensions between him and Police Minister Bheki Cele.