# Acting Police minister, Firoz Cachalia, says attacks on police officials are attacks on the rule of law and the authority of the democratic state. This follows the recent killings of police members in Reiger Park, Gauteng, and Knysna in the Western Cape. Cachalia briefed the media on the crime statistics for April to June and says the loss of officials affects the entire country. He extended condolences to their families:
Acting Police minister warns attacks on officials are attacks on the rule of law [SOUND]
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