Police minister Bheki Cele’s rant against his critics this week has drawn sharp reaction across Mzansi, with some claiming he was justified in his response and others calling for him to be given the boot.
Cele lost his cool during a community meeting in Gugulethu
in the Western Cape on Tuesday after Action Society’s director of community
safety Ian Cameron challenged him on the alleged failure of police to combat
crime in the area.
Cele spent several minutes defending his struggle
credentials.
“That is why I was sent to prison. That is why I was sent
to Robben Island. That’s why I lived in the cold water, that is why I ate bad
food, because I was fighting for human rights.
“Don’t teach me about human rights. Don’t tell me about the safety of my people. I fought for it, I nearly died for it. I was arrested for it, I was exiled for it,” Cele said, telling Cameron not to “provoke” him.
When Cameron tried to respond, Cele told him to “shut up”
and told him to “listen” or “get out”.
Cameron was escorted out of the venue by police and
security officials.
There was a tense exchange as Police Minister, Bheki Cele, met Gugulethu residents today. Action Society accused him of neglecting the Western Cape. The group wants policing devolved to the province. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/TKwp2L6n2C
— eNCA (@eNCA) July 5, 2022
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