A decision by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the task team investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal has sparked concern among experts, who fear it could damage public trust in law enforcement. The instruction was issued in a memorandum on December 31, 2024, with Mchunu stating that the task team is no longer necessary. However, criminologists and political analysts are questioning the timing and implications of this move, particularly as the province prepares for local government elections in 2026.

Guest:Mary De Haas: violence monitor in KZN, an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of KZN’s School of Law, and a member of the Navi Pillay Research Group on Justice and Human Rights