Mashatile says progress is being made to clean up the police service and restore community confidence [SOUND]

# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government is taking firm action to remove bad apples from the police force to restore public trust. Responding to questions in the National Assembly, Mashatile said cleaning up the police service is underway, with steps to strengthen oversight and ensure only dedicated officers remain in the force. He added that community policing forums must be strengthened, as communities often know those involved in crime but remain silent: