The DA is concerned about the damning findings of a provisional report compiled by the Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela, in regard to dodgy police leases in Durban and Pretoria, as reported by the Sunday Times. In what must surely prove to be the last straw when it comes to the National Police Commissioner, Bheki Cele's career, Adv Madonsela's findings include the facts that he was guilty of maladministration and unlawful conduct, and that the Minister of Public Works, Gwen Mahlangu- Nkabinde, was guilty of improper conduct.
The DA reiterates its call for the National Police Commissioner, Bheki Cele, to resign or, if he refuses to go, to be dismissed by the President, as there can be no question that Commissioner Cele's position is no longer tenable. The DA objected to his appointment, saying that he was unfit for the position. The Public Protector's most recent report reiterates the finding of an earlier investigation into the first Pretoria lease scandal, that he is not fit for office.
If President Zuma refuses to act against the Police Commissioner, it raises questions about just what more our head of police needs to do to be removed from his position. The Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, absent of course, told me in this National Assembly to just wait for the results of the investigation - and I have. Now no further excuses may be countenanced - Cele must go, and he must go now. Finish en klaar! [And that's it!] [Applause.]