Recruitment of criminals at core of KZN killings – Premier
This was revealed by KZN Premier Willies Mchunu when tabling the much awaited Moerane Commission of Inquiry report in the KZN Legislature
THE recruitment of criminal elements by politicians to achieve their political agendas, was identified as one of the main contributing factors to the killings of KZN politicians.
This was revealed by KZN Premier Willies Mchunu when tabling the much awaited Moerane Commission of Inquiry report in the KZN Legislature.
He said the report revealed that the killings of politicians was predominantly committed at local level, involving mainly councillors and branch leaders of all political parties.
‘According to the commission’s findings there is clear evidence that being elected as a councillor is perceived to create opportunity for access to resources through tenders and other financial avenues, ‘leading to corruption, crass materialism and conspicuous consumption’.
‘It is for this reason that competition for entry into politics, in particular at a local level, is fierce, and could easily become violent and result in the killing of anyone who is seen as an obstruction.’
Mchunu said there was strong evidence suggesting that in the battle between different factions, manipulation of nominations takes place at branch, regional and provincial meetings, resulting in violent attacks and retaliatory attacks.
The commission recommended investigation and revision of the tender/procurement system and procedures to ensure adherence to the constitutional principles of fairness, equity, transparency, competitiveness and cost effectiveness.
‘In respect of the measures to be taken by the State is to depoliticise and professionalise the public service, as well as to enforce the separation of powers, duties and functions between public representatives and officials.
‘We shall approach the Minister of Police and the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation regarding the recommended investigation of corrupt activities.
‘The recommendation on the review of the security agencies by an inter-ministerial task force of national and provincial executive authorities shall be referred to the Presidency,’ said Mchunu.
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