The Deputy Minister of Safety and Security Susan Shabangu's order to the police to shoot and kill criminals reveals the government's frustration in dealing with crime.
The Deputy Minister of Safety and Security Susan Shabangu's order to the police to shoot and kill criminals reveals the government's frustration in dealing with crime.
Despite political parties' outrage over her remarks she has remained unrepentant.
We understand her frustrations.
But Shabangu must know that such irresponsible statements could lead to police-led lawlessness.
Our constitution enshrines the right to life.
That is why democratic South Africa has done away with the death penalty.
The police are upholders of law and order and should make all efforts to arrest criminal suspects and haul them before courts of law.
The order to shoot and kill is dangerous - and unlawful.
Pure frustration
The Deputy Minister of Safety and Security Susan Shabangu's order to the police to shoot and kill criminals reveals the government's frustration in dealing with crime.
The Deputy Minister of Safety and Security Susan Shabangu's order to the police to shoot and kill criminals reveals the government's frustration in dealing with crime.
Despite political parties' outrage over her remarks she has remained unrepentant.
We understand her frustrations.
But Shabangu must know that such irresponsible statements could lead to police-led lawlessness.
Our constitution enshrines the right to life.
That is why democratic South Africa has done away with the death penalty.
The police are upholders of law and order and should make all efforts to arrest criminal suspects and haul them before courts of law.
The order to shoot and kill is dangerous - and unlawful.
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