Acting South African Police Commissioner Survives Hijacking Attempt.
A police general has narrowly escaped an attempted hijacking in the western region of Johannesburg.
Major General Fred Kekana, who is currently serving as the acting Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner, was the target of a failed hijacking at his residence in Westonaria on Monday morning.
Hijacking Incident
According to sources, his driver discharged a weapon at the attackers, who subsequently fled the scene, leaving behind a firearm in Kekana’s yard.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe informed newsaih.com that further details would be provided.
This attempted hijacking occurred less than a day after President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave due to allegations of connections to organized crime.
Targeted Police Force
Earlier on, Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, said law enforcement officials are being specifically targeted.
“There is no doubt that they are being targeted. The dedicated officers, along with whistleblowers from private sectors or civil society, are certainly at risk,” Cameron stated.
He referenced the assassinations of several competent members of the Hawks over recent years, highlighting the ongoing threats faced by police personnel.
High-Profile Threats
Cameron further asserted that senior police officials are particularly at risk.
“In my view, especially regarding the assassinations of higher-ranking officers, there appears to be a connection.
The more we investigate what General [Nhlanhla] Mkhwanazi has mentioned, regardless of whom you trust or doubt, it seems to reveal just the surface of a larger syndicate operation that has been functioning in South Africa.
At first glance, it may appear to be standard business activity, but in reality, it serves as a facade for organized crime operations.”
