Bheki Cele has been appointed South Africa's new police boss. He replaces embattled former police national commissioner Jackie Selebi, whose contract expires on Friday.
Cele, KwaZulu-Natal minister for community safety and who is known for his no-nonsense approach to crime, was announced as police national commissioner by President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday afternoon.
Cele will step into Jackie Selebi's shoes in August.
"We pledge that over the next five years the criminal justice system will be overhauled and that crime levels will be reduced. The filling of a key position within the SAPS [South African Police Service] is a key factor towards the achievement of this goal," Zuma told a media briefing in Pretoria.
Cele had "distinguished himself in a number of areas, including finding solutions to taxi conflicts in the province ... successful anti-crime campaigns as well as improving road safety on provincial roads and highways", Zuma said.
"We have no doubt that Mr Cele will lead the South African Police Service efficiently and effectively."
Source: Mail & Guardian
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