Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has noted concerns and allegations related to Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Richard Mdluli.
Recent media reports alleged that Mdluli improperly used crime intelligence money.
The Police Ministry said the Inspector General of Intelligence had the legal mandate of oversight with regard to the financial management of Crime Intelligence.
"She is currently seized with looking into allegations regarding the crime intelligence secret fund and concerns relating to interceptions. The Inspector General is able to look into any other issues that may arise in the course of this investigation. Those who claim to have such information should therefore place it before the competent authorities," said the Police Ministry.
It dismissed "allegations and insinuations" of cover-ups.
It also noted questions raised as to why, in the light of the allegations against Mdluli, the minister has not taken steps against him.
"There are clear policies and programmes governing the role of the minister so that there is no blurring of the reporting lines between the minister and the management of the South African Police Service. The minister is committed to adhering to these rules and practices and will therefore not address such matters through the media," it said.
