L/R acting police commissioner Gen Khomotso Phahlane and Hawks boss Gen Berning Ntlemeza in parliament for the HAWKS budget presentation to parliament, Cape Town. Pic: Trevor Samson. © Business Day
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Police minister Fikile Mbalula has announced that disgraced Hawks boss Berning Ntlemeza is to be replaced by his deputy.
The announcement was made this morning in Pretoria.
Ntlemeza‚ said the minister‚ was to be replaced by his Ntlemeza’s deputy‚ Lieutenant-General Yolisa Makatata.
Mbalula said he had met with senior police and Hawks management earlier today to inform them of his decision.
The decision follows the Pretoria High Court ruling yesterday that Ntlemeza’s appointment be reviewed.
“There were cost orders ... I am acting in the best interests of the public and guarding against wasteful expenditure‚” Mbalula said.