KZN government supports hard line on criminals

JOHANNESBURG - KZN is becoming the murder capital of the country.

And, that's a major headache for provincial police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

He's come under fire for what some say is excessive and dangerous use of force.

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Since April, at least 40 suspected criminals have been killed in gunfights with police, that's 10 a month.

Speaking at a crime prevention summit, Mkhwanazi says it's tough to negotiate with people shooting at you.

eNCA’s Lethiwe Mdluli reports.