President Zuma receives Phiyega report

Friday, December 16, 2016

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has received the final report on the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Victoria "Riah" Phiyega’s fitness to hold office.

“The report was submitted to the President by the chairperson of the Board of Inquiry, retired Judge Cornelis Johannes Classen and members of the board, Advocates Bernard Khuzwayo and Anusha Rawjee,” said the Presidency on Thursday.

The report was submitted to the President on Thursday. It was compiled by the Board of Inquiry that was established to investigate Phiyega’s fitness to hold office and allegations of misconduct.

President Zuma will study the report and its recommendations in order to take any necessary action.

The President has thanked Judge Classen and members of the board for their outstanding work in ensuring the efficient administration of the Board of Inquiry. 

“The President established the Board of Inquiry into the allegations of misconduct against General Phiyega, and her fitness to hold office and capacity to execute official duties efficiently following the recommendations of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry led by retired Judge Ian Farlam,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za