KZN govt 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.