By Bongiwe Dlamini

MBABANE:President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements in a media briefing by the South African Police Service KwaZulu-Natal (SAPS KZN) Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, describing the allegations as a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. 

In a public statement released through his Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, President Ramaphosa said in the midst of the ongoing tension within the security cluster, the country’s security must be safeguarded.

“It is vital that the integrity of the country’s security services is safeguarded and that the rule of law is affirmed.All parties to this matter are called upon to exercise discipline and restraint. The trading of accusations and counter-accusations threatens to undermine public confidence and sow confusion. Furthermore, these actions damage the unity and focus of the police,” reads the statement in part.

President Ramaphosa will outline the actions to be taken on this matter on his return from the BRICS Leaders’ Summit currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made serious allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and other high profile people, accusing them of being linked to drugs trafficking syndicate and political killings.