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We can do with more Hollywood-style arrests

It is encouraging that ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule (pictured) is not questioning the responsibility and duty of the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to have those suspected of committing crime arrested and brought before a court of law. It is also encouraging that Magashule says he will cooperate with the Hawks if he is arrested.

Not that he has any right to dictate to the Hawks and the NPA how they must do their work. However, he has every right to protest any unlawful or improper conduct related to the manner in which the Hawks and the NPA conduct their business and execute their mandate.

Recent public arrests and court appearances of high-profile individuals have reminded the public

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