Police ministry discourages calls to share former presidents' security details
Police Minister Bheki Cele has discouraged the sharing of former president Jacob Zuma's security detail following an incident where a motor vehicle, collided with the former President’s official armoured state vehicle on Friday.
A 51-year-old alleged drunk driver has since been arrested for the incident and his blood samples have been taken for further testing as police investigations continue.
Following a thorough briefing to the Ministry by the management of the South African Police Service, the minister expressed satisfaction that the current security deployed for the protection of Zuma is sufficient and on par with other former Heads of State.
"The Ministry finds the call made by the UMkhonto We Sizwe party Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela; for the Minister of Police to be questioned on Jacob Zuma’s security details’ reckless and out of order," said ministry spokesperson Lirandzu Themba.
"The Ministry and the SAPS will not be divulging any security details of any current or former head of state of the Republic of South Africa."
The 51-year-old is expected to appear before the Eshowe Magistrate Court on Tuesday.
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