Suspended KZN Police Commissioner must not return to work: SAPS
The South African Police Service says Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni must not return to work.
SAPS says it will be appealing today's judgement and order in the Durban High Court - after Ngobeni filed an execution application to return to work following her suspension relating to allegations of misconduct.
SAPS says the allegations need to be investigated fully and in a transparent and accountable manner for justice to be served.
Spokesperson Sally de Beer says Ngobeni's attorney will be requested to inform his client not to return to work.
"The current dispute arose as a result of a decision taken by the Acting National General after he was appointed - to suspend Lieutenant Ngobeni, and to convene a misconduct order of the inquiry," she said.
De Beer says Major General Bhekinkosi Langa will continue his duties as Acting Provincial Commissioner.
"He is to be commended on his firm leadership in the province, which has yielded outstanding successes in the fight against crime over the festive season," she said.