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National Police Commissioner, General Kehla Sitole, has quit his post by mutual agreement with the state.
His departure was announced on Friday after President Cyril Ramaphosa terminated his contract with effect from 31 March 2022.
“President Ramaphosa and General Sitole have agreed that the early termination of the Commissioner’s contract is in the best interests of the country,” the Presidency said.
“The time until General Sitole’s departure will enable a proper handover of various tasks, including all ongoing investigations, to one of the senior members of the team at the SAPS that had been assisting General Sitole.”
President Ramaphosa said: “I am grateful to General Sitole for the constructive discussions we have had over the termination of his position as National Commissioner. I wish to convey my appreciation to General Sitole for his service to the nation over many years in the SAPS. I wish him the best in his future endeavours.”
The Presidency said an announcement would be made in due course on Sitole’s replacement.
Sitole's departure also comes in the wake of a damning report into police and intelligence failures preceding and during the devastating riots and looting in Kwazulu Natal and Gauteng last July.
