Ian Cameron vows accountability and hope as new Police Committee Chair

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Iconic crime fighter and MP Ian Cameron - who was elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament - tells BizNews viewers how the committee will function to ensure accountability, and lists his priorities as chairperson. Cameron - who had a very hostile relationship with former Police Minister Bheki Cele - also hails the new Minister, Senzo Mchunu, as somebody that listens. He has words of hope for under-resourced police officers, as well as crime victims whose cases have been taking too long to investigate.

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11 Jul 2024 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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