He said it's receiving his highest priority attention. Mkhwanazi accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of having contacts with criminals leading to the disbanding of the Political Killings Task Team, which had been investigating high-profile murders and arresting syndicates.

Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, “This is a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. It is vital that the integrity of the country's security services is safeguarded and that the rule of law is affirmed. 

All parties to this matter are called upon to exercise discipline and restraint. The trading of accusations and counter-accusations threatens to undermine public confidence and sow confusion. Furthermore, these actions damage the unity and focus of the police. 

Ramaphosa will outline the actions to be taken on this matter on his return from the BRICS(Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.) Leaders' Summit currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

--ChannelAfrica--