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PKTT Dissolved: Concerns Rise Over Political Violence Commitment

10/1/2025

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PKTT, established in 2018 in KwaZulu-Natal, aimed to address political killings from 2011 to 2018.
It focused on investigating assassinations tied to intra-party rivalries and tender disputes.
The unit was dissolved on December 31, 2024, by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, prompting questions.
Dissolution has drawn intense scrutiny of the government's commitment to tackling politically motivated violence.

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PKTT, established in 2018 in KwaZulu-Natal, aimed to address political killings from 2011 to 2018.
It focused on investigating assassinations tied to intra-party rivalries and tender disputes.
The unit was dissolved on December 31, 2024, by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, prompting questions.
Dissolution has drawn intense scrutiny of the government's commitment to tackling politically motivated violence.