Mchunu’s decision to disband political killings task team ‘was unlawful’

MAJOR General Patronella Van Rooyen told the Madlanga Commission that Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, did not have the powers to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) - a decision, she said, “fell outside his mandate”.

- KAMOGELO MOICHELA

Testifying at the commission yesterday, Rooyen stated unequivocally that the Mchunu did not have the legal authority to make operational decisions such as dissolving a crime investigation unit. According to her, the minister was responsible for policy and overseeing, and the National Commissioner, General Fannie is responsible for operations.