A report from the Public Protector that was leaked to the press reveals that people who report corruption are not protected by the police. It is a serious charge against the minister of police, Bheki Cele.
In the case of the murder of Sandiso Maqaqa, the persons who provided confidential information to the police did not adequately have their identity protected. These people were later threatened with death and the question arose how their names were revealed?
Observers say such actions make a mockery of any undertaking by the police that information will be treated confidentially.
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