PRETORIA - The head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Godfrey Lebeya, says an attack on police officers is an attack on the state.
Speaking during the Hawks' third quarter progress update for the 2024/25 fiscal year, he focused on the increase in police attacks across the country.
According to Lebeya, the DPCI's mandate would focus on those who attack the police, among other high-priority crimes.
In the third quarter, 13 police officers were killed, while 30 suspects have been arrested for the murders.
The state secured seven convictions while suspects received 22 life sentences.
- eNCA's Theodor Mashele reports.