JUST IN: Mkhwanazi tipped as Hawks boss!

Share current article via FacebookShare current article via PinterestShare current article via WhatsAppShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedInNewsJUST IN: Mkhwanazi tipped as Hawks boss!By: Stephens Molobi • 17m agoAdd as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsListen to this article-00:00lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandActing Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to appoint Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as new Hawks head. Cabinet approval sought for appointment under SAPS ActACTING Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia to appoint Liuetenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as new Hawks head.

Cachalia has submitted a Cabinet memorandum seeking approval to appoint Mkhwanazi as the national head of the Hawks.

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The appointment is to be made in terms of the SAPS Act and must get Cabinet concurrence before being reported to Parliament.

The statement reads that in accordance with Section 17CA(1)–(3) of the act, the appointment of the national head of the Hawks is made by the minister of police with the concurrence of Cabinet. The act further provides for the reporting of the appointment to Parliament.

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Cachalia has submitted a Cabinet memorandum seeking Cabinet’s concurrence for the appointment of Mkhwanazi as national head of the Hawks.

The memorandum will be presented at the earliest opportunity during a Cabinet sitting.

“The DPCI plays a critical role in South Africa’s fight against organised crime, corruption, and other serious priority offences. This is a priority for the Police Reset Agenda,” read the statement.

“The appointment of a national head is important in ensuring strong leadership, strategic direction and operational effectiveness in addressing these crimes.”

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