Former acting national police commissioner, and Gauteng police top cop Lieutenant-General Lesetja Mothiba appeared virtually before the TRC Cases Inquiry on Monday.
Former Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Lesetja Mothiba, has stood firm in denying any allegations of political interference in the investigation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases during his tenure.
Mothiba appeared before the TRC Cases Inquiry probing allegations of political interference in the investigation of TRC-related matters.
Reading from paragraph 11 of his affidavit, Mothiba states that throughout his career in the SAPS, he strove to adhere to his legal obligations under Section 205 of the Constitution and never engaged in political interference regarding TRC investigations or prosecutions.
He further reiterated the independence of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) from the South African Police Service (SAPS), adding that while he was aware that the TRC cases were priority crimes, he maintained that they were the responsibility of the DPCI, not the SAPS.
