Mathale learned of PKTT’s disbandment on social media [SOUND]

# Deputy Police minister Cassel Mathale told Parliament’s ad hoc committee he first learned about the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team through social media early January. Mathale said discussions were held about strengthening police structures, however, he did not expect suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s directive. He criticised the communication breakdown, saying it was not appropriate to learn of key policing decisions online, calling the decision problematic and unexpected: