Political Killings Task Team Achieved Its Purpose
Deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya defended the disbandment of the task team, stating its budget should support broader crime-fighting efforts.
Sibiya told parliament's ad hoc committee on police corruption that the task team had fulfilled its mandate and was never intended to be a permanent unit.
- The task team was established in 2018 to investigate political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.
- It became the centre of controversy when Police Minister Senzo Mchunu ordered its disbandment in December 2024.
The team had been effective in addressing politically motivated murders, but was only intended to operate for a limited period.
Author's summary: Task team disbanded after fulfilling mandate.