Cele rejects MK Party’s request for inquiry on Zuma’s safety

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Cape Town – The police ministry has reportedly rejected calls for Minister  Bheki Cele to be questioned about the security arrangements for former president Jacob Zuma.

This comes after an incident where a reportedly intoxicated driver crashed into an armoured vehicle transporting Zuma, who was unharmed along with his security personnel.

The ministry asserts that the current security measures for Zuma are adequate and comparable to those for other former heads of state.

“Following a thorough briefing to the Ministry by the management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) the Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele is satisfied that the current security deployed for the protection of Mr Zuma is sufficient and on a par with other former Heads of States.

“The Ministry finds the call made by the UMkhonto We Sizwe party Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela; for the Minister of Police to be ‘questioned on Jacob Zuma’s security details’ reckless and out of order,” Police Ministry Spokesperson Lirandzu Themba said in a statement.

Zuma’s accident occurred shortly after the Electoral Commission of South Africa barred him from participating in the upcoming general elections.

While Zuma was unharmed and safely evacuated, Nhlamulo Ndlela, a spokesperson for the MK Party, claimed it was not Zuma’s first accident and suggested foul play, calling it a potential assassination attempt, The Citizen reported.

Musa Mkhize, head of elections for the MK Party, echoed concerns of foul play, indicating prior warnings about potential harm to Zuma, the report said.

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