Nathi Mthethwa

The monstrous history of the ANC's favourite quote

I Luv SA (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

Gareth van Onselen on the story behind Mao Zedong's ‘let a hundred flowers bloom' statement For President Thabo Mbeki his weekly newsletter in ANC Today served a very particular purpose: a platform from which he could exact revenge on those elements of society he deemed to stand in opposition to himself and the African National Congress. One of the more prominent of these attacks was on Archbishop...

Experts not sure about cop minister's jet

IOL (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009

Civil aviation experts have refuted Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa's claims that the police's new R150 million jet can land on small streets.

Mthethwa Commits to Stop Violence Against Women, Children

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned that his ministry will come down harshly on the perpetrators of violence against women and children.

Mthethwa cautions 'rotten' cops, criminals

Daily News (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned criminals and "rotten" officers of tough action, but refused to disclose a strategy to bring down crime.

No Place for 'Trigger-Happy' Police

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

POLICE Minister Nathi Mthethwa said yesterday that "trigger-happy" police "have no place" in the force, as he looked to ease the controversy over alleged "shoot to kill" tactics.

'There is no war between us'

IOL (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has defended the purchase of the controversial police jet, while his deputy, Fikile Mbalula, reiterated that it was inevitable that civilians would die in the crossfire in the fight against criminals.

Mthethwa guarantees security for 2010

Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

By Khanyisa Tabata 19 November 2009 With just over 200 days left before the biggest soccer showpiece in South Africa, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa unveiled a comprehensive security plan to ensure the safety of visitors during the tournament. He said the plan, which includes addressing terror threats and hooliganism, has been endorsed by FIFA. Mthethwa said about R640 million has been set aside for...

• Mthethwa Guarantees Security for 2010 - All Africa

South Africa: Minister Denies Allowing 'Trigger-Happy' Police

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the recent crime statistics have highlighted the need for police to adopt a vigorous approach against criminals including changing the law to give police officers more power.

Mthethwa defends cost of police jet

Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

The cost and use of the police jet bought last year was defended by Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Police jet 'cost effective'

IOL (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa has defended the cost and use of the police jet, saying it's an "operational jet".

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa met police officials in Mitchell’s Plain

Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009

By Khanyisa Tabata 11 November 2009 Western Cape police officials have been meeting with Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the Oval North High School in Beacon Valley, Mitchell’s Plain this morning. The Cape suburb has been plagued by gangsterism and drug related crimes. Recently two neighbourhood watch members were shot and killed in the area. The meeting is part of the police’s justice,...

I'm no ball boy, says Mbalula

IOL (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

Deputy Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has admitted to differences between him and his boss, Nathi Mthethwa.

N Mthethwa to address Mitchells Plain community during Public Participation Week, 14 Nov

New Government Speeches (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster to visit Mitchells Plain as part of national Public Participation Week 13 November 2009 To commemorate national Public Participation Week, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster of government will engage with community members in Mitchells Plain this weekend. Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa is expected to address the people and will...

South Africa: Unnecessary Arms Reprieve

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

POLICE Minister Nathi Mthethwa wants another firearms amnesty. Spokesmen for the police told Parliament those who had illegal firearms could hand them in without any consequences or could apply for their licences to be renewed.

Cops deny ministers are at war

IOL (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

While Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and his deputy, Fikile Mbalula, have come out publicly to deny rivalry between them, the two are again set to separately address the media.