Bheki Cele
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| Age | 72 |
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| Date of birth | April 22,1952 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Umzumbe |
| Greater Hibberdene | |
| South Africa | |
| Nationality | South African |
| Spouse | Thembeka Ngcobo |
| Party | African National Congress |
| Job | Politician |
| Position | Minister of Police of South Africa |
| Minister of Police of South Africa since 2018 | |
| Marriage location | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Previous position | Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of South Africa (2014–2018) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 571639 |
Bheki Cele Life story
Bhekokwakhe "Bheki" Hamilton Cele has been the South African Minister of Police since February 2018. He was National Commissioner of the South African Police Service for two years, until misconduct allegations led to his suspension in October 2011 and removal in June 2012.
South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections
... " Police Minister Bheki Cele said most of the dead councillors had been victims of internal political battles...
South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records
... In April 2021, police minister Bheki Cele said 411,309 people had been arrested for breaching lockdown regulations...
Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence
... The victims include a 40-year-old British national and a police officer, Police Minister Bheki Cele said...
Zulu coronation: Crowds gather in South Africa for king Misuzulu coronation
... But Police Minister Bheki Cele has said the threats won t impact the ceremony at the Moses Mabhida Stadium where several local and foreign dignitaries are among tens of thousands of people attending...
South Africa police try to unravel tavern deaths tragedy
... The youngest of those who died was 13 and the oldest was 17, according to Police Minister Bheki Cele - but a detailed list of the victims has not yet been produced...
South Africa kidnapping: 'I survived but part of me died that day'
... In February, Police Minister Bheki Cele revealed that 2,605 kidnapping cases had been reported to the authorities in the last three months of 2021...
Desmond Tutu: South Africa mourns anti-apartheid hero
... In response, the national police commissioner Gen Bheki Cele told Tutu to " go home and shut up"...
Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero
... In response, the national police commissioner Gen Bheki Cele told Tutu to " go home and shut up"...
Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence
By Nomsa Maseko & Antoinette RadfordBBC News
Five people have died in violent protests relating to a taxi strike in Cape Town , South Africa , officials say.
The Victims include a 40-year-old British national and a Police Officer , Police Minister Bheki Cele said.
The week-long strike was called in response to what drivers said was " heavy-handed tactics" by law enforcement authorities.
The taxi drivers and owners said their vehicles were being targeted and impounded for minor offences.
Infringements included not wearing a seatbelt and illegally driving in The Emergency lane, drivers said. They claimed others doing the same only faced fines.
Minibus taxi operators across Cape Town also aired frustrations that the government was impounding taxis they claimed were not roadworthy.
On Tuesday, South Africa 's transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga ordered The Immediate release of the minibus taxis impounded by The City of Cape Town .
Ms Chikunga said the legislation used by The City had been " executed and implemented wrongly" and added that " it doesn't exist" under current laws.
The South African Ministry of Police said 120 people had been arrested since The Strikes began on 3 August and they were aware of incidents of looting, stone throwing and arson.
On Tuesday, residents in the Masiphumelele township Set Up barricades, preventing other residents from leaving. Many of those barricades were set alight.
Speaking to The Press on Tuesday, Police Minister Bheki Cele called for co-operation between the Cape Town government and taxi operators. He Said those affected by The Strike included children who could no longer get to school.
" People must swallow their pride, come together and resolve this issue" He Said .
The UK has issued a travel warning after The Strike was listed as a high security threat for tourists visiting South Africa .
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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