Hon Speaker, the ANC welcomes the appointment by the President of the Republic of South Africa of the board of inquiry to be led by a retired judge, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, to look into the allegations of misconduct by the National Commissioner of Police, General Bheki Cele, as per the South African Police Service Act. We further welcome the appointment of the Acting National Commissioner of Police, General Nhlanhla Sibusiso Mkhwanazi.
General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is a trained police officer who has been through all levels and ranks. He is the head of the Special Task Force which manages all specialised operational sections such as the National Air Wing, National Intervention Unit and the presentation of Special Task Force training. The Special Task Force is the highest specialised operations task team in the SAPS. Heading it calls for special skills, knowledge and intelligence.
He has suitable academic qualifications in policing, including a Bachelor's Degree. He received extensive specialised training. For example, he has been awarded certificates for qualifying for the supervisor's role in counterterrorism investigations from the USA, bomb disposal from the Republic of South Africa and crisis response teams from the USA.
Simply put, he heads high-risk policing and was behind many of the 2010 Fifa World Cup's successful special operations. He has successfully served in different management positions within the SAPS. He has worked hard and earned all his promotions. We welcome his appointment as Acting National Commissioner of Police of the Republic of South Africa. [Applause.]