The police minister, Bheki Cele, has refused requests to provide Xolani Khumalo, the host of the drug-busting program Sizokthola, with protection.

 

 

There have been increasing calls for Khumalo to have police protection amid growing concerns for his safety due to purported threats on his life from drug traffickers. These alleged threats are connected to his involvement in several exposés on a well-known TV show. According to Police Minister Cele, the network that is showing the program, Moja Love, is in charge of ensuring Khumalo’s safety.

The issue has gotten worse as a result of Khumalo’s exposés that revealed illicit practices connected to the drug trade. His life has allegedly been threatened, which has raised alarms and prompted requests for more security to surround him.

Khumalo has received praise and attention for his fearless reporting, but it has also put him in danger. The seriousness of the alleged threats serves as a reminder of the dangers involved with disclosing illegal activity that takes place outside of the boundaries of a screen.

In response, the police minister, Bheki Cele, stated that Moja Love is in charge of ensuring Khumalo’s safety. The complex link between media organisations and the safety of their employees in circumstances where their job puts them in risk is highlighted by Cele’s stance.

This caused a stir on social media with some claiming that Bheki Celebwint help him because he is also a