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Cele ‘concerned’ with spike in murder rate under level 3 lockdown
On the first day of this month, government relaxed some of the regulations, allowing people to buy alcohol and scrapping the night-time curfew.
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Cele condemns murder of 6 people at Jabulani Hostel
One person was hospitalised after he was wounded in the attack on Monday night.
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Another legal blow for Mkhwebane as court sides with Bheki Cele
In August 2018, Mkhwebane found Cele had failed to provide witness protection for two whistle-blowers from KwaZulu-Natal, leaving them open to assassination attempts.
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Cele: Alcohol sale doesn’t mean people should break the law
The minister said people should stick to the times and days when alcohol would be sold during level 3 regulations.
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Bheki Cele: Alcohol and cigarettes are a healthcare issue
Police Minister Bheki Cele spoke at media briefing on 22 May 2020 on alcohol and cigarettes being a health issue, as well as the transportation of such goods. #Lockdown #CoronavirusSA #Cigarettes
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Hawks swooping on more than 160 fake Bheki Cele social media accounts
The SAPS has cautioned the public to be alert as Bheki Cele has no personal or professional social media accounts, despite the many accounts bearing his name and face.
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Hambanathi community members call on Cele to fire all officers at local station
This comes after complaints that the local police refused to act when Andile Mbuthu’s family reported his attack.
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Cele to visit family of kidnapped, murdered Durban teen
A 16-year-old matric pupil, Andile Mbuthu, was assaulted late last month after being accused of stealing alcohol from a local tavern.
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WC govt insists neighbourhood watches can help during COVID-19 lockdown
Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz said neighbourhood watch members could manage queues at supermarkets, health facilities and transport hubs.
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Police officer who made 'Prophet Muhammad' comment to be brought to book
The officer can be heard asking the men if the Prophet is bigger than President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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‘They don’t deserve to be in this organisation’ – Minister Cele on arrested SAPS members
Police Minister Bheki Cele addressed the media on Wednesday in KwaZulu-Natal, where he tackled the issue of police officers forming the bulk of public servants who had been arrested for breaching nationwide lockdown regulations. #CoronavirusSA #LockdownSA #SAPS
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Cele concerned about GBV while other crimes decline during lockdown
However, Minister Bheki Cele said gender-based violence remained a concern and he’s called on communities to assist the police as most perpetrators are often known.
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COVID-19 lockdown: Cele disturbed by involvement of officers in alcohol crimes
The police ministry says two other SAPS members were caught on Friday escorting three light pick-up trucks loaded with alcohol.
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Cele's 'ban alcohol' comments leave bitter taste for some
In an interview with City Press, Police Minister Bheki Cele suggested that alcohol sales be shut down even after the lockdown.
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SA lockdown: Cele welcomes decrease in serious, violent crimes
The minister attributed the trend to the banning of alcohol sales and the restriction on movement.
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1,108 people arrested in 3 days for contravening lockdown rules: Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele said those arrested were linked to over 200 incidents.
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Minister Cele in KwaMashu on first day of social grant collections
Police Minister Bheki Cele made an oversight visit to a SuperSpar in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, as the country marks its first day of social grant collections under the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Police hunt suspects after Pietermaritzburg woman (75) rape, killed – Cele
Officials said the body of the late Genzeni Zuma was found by one of her grandchildren on Sunday morning.
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COVID-19: Fine or six months in jail if you refuse treatment, quarantine
The amended state of disaster regulations have taken away individual rights to refuse treatment in order to enforce the lockdown.
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Cele pleads with police to catch group behind Khayelitsha shooting
Seven people were killed and seven more wounded in Sunday's attack at a Shebeen.
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'We have failed this child' - Cele tells mourners at Tazne van Wyk's funeral
Authorities have indicated they would review the parole system.
