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The justice, crime prevention and security cluster of ministers, led by defence minister Thandi Modise, will brief media on plans to restore order in municipalities affected by floods.

Cabinet's Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster will outline its response to floods in KwaZulu-Natal.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says flood deaths revised to 435 people. The remaining 13 people found to have died from other causes not related to the floods.

Recently, Defence Minister Thandi Modise lamented the low level of public trust in law enforcement agencies in the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that government and its security cluster were caught off guard by the July unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

The legitimacy of legal authorities is recognised globally as crucial for the state’s ability to function in a justifiable and effective manner. This applies, in particular, to the police. Recently, South Africa’s Defence Minister Thandi Modise lamented the low level of public trust in law enforcement agencies in the country.

The legitimacy of legal authorities is recognised globally as crucial for the state’s ability to function in a justifiable and effective manner. This applies, in particular, to the police. Recently, South Africa’s Defence Minister Thandi Modise lamented the low level of public trust in law enforcement agencies in the country. In particular, the minister, who also heads the country’s Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, drew attention to a persisting legitimacy proble...

Perceptions that South African police treat people disrespectfully, lack impartiality or transparency, and are prone to brutality undermine public confidence in them.

Police Minister Bheki Cele believes it's unfair for the media question him about his future in cabinet.

Minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele believes there is a deliberate attempt to undermine the state by people "who have been found wanting".