Siyanda Ndlovu Police minister 'dismissed Mthokozisi Ntumba's death as though it was a rare occurrence, inferring that the police officer was just one rotten apple'. Police Minister Bheki Cele. Picture: Gallo Images Following the death of civilian Mthokozisi Ntumba outside Wits University campus on Wednesday, the party has since called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to sack Police Minister Bheki Cele. The party said that Cele remains in complete denial about the toxic culture of brutality which exists under his leadership. “The minister yesterday [Thursday] dismissed the incident as though it was a rare occurrence by inferring that this police officer was just one rotten apple,” said DA’s MP and Shadow Minister of Police Andrew Whitfield.