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The statement comes after six officers were killed in a space of 10 days in the country.
This comes days after three off-duty and one working officer were killed in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Cele also mentioned that communities have a role to play in flushing criminals out.
The minister stated that the criminals committing heinous acts come from the communities they serve.
Cele also spoke about civilian deaths, touching on the murders in Mitchell’s Plain.
Police Minister Bheki Cele has urged officers to use ‘deadly force’ after 6 cops were killed in 10 days. Image: MICHELE SPATARI/AFPSource: Getty Images
The shooting comes just days after five teenagers were shot, two of whom were killed.
SAPS have now confirmed that a task team has been set up.
No arrests had been made at the time of this report.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
