Ramaphosa denies role in disbanding political killings task team:
President says decision fell within police operational authority and was taken without his ...
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Ramaphosa Denies Approving Political Killings Taskforce CutPresident states police commissioner acted independently in disbanding the unit, which he learned about only in February 2025.
Key FactsMar 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Ramaphosa clarified that the disbandment of the political killings task team occurred without his approval and fell under police operational authority.
- He was informed about the decision in early February 2025 by the national police commissioner and expressed displeasure over not being consulted by the police minister.
- The interministerial committee established in 2018 to coordinate responses to political killings remains active and was never formally dissolved by Ramaphosa.
- The president emphasized that a judicial commission will determine the legality of the disbandment and is also investigating allegations involving senior police officials.
I did not approve of this decision.— Ramaphosa says in an affidavit regarding the disbandment of the political killings task team (PKTT).
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