Bheki Cele | |
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 Cele at a press conference in June 2010 | |
| Minister of Police | |
| In office 26 February 2018 – 17 June 2024 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Fikile Mbalula |
| Succeeded by | Senzo Mchunu |
| Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | |
| In office 26 May 2014 – 24 February 2018 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Minister | Senzeni Zokwana |
| Preceded by | Pieter Mulder |
| National Commissioner of the South African Police Service | |
| In office July 2009 – October 2011 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Minister | Nathi Mthethwa |
| Preceded by | Jackie Selebi |
| Succeeded by | Riah Phiyega |
| Deputy Provincial Secretary of the African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 1996–1998 | |
| Provincial Chairperson | Jacob Zuma |
| Provincial Secretary | Sipho Gcabashe |
| Preceded by | Sifiso Nkabinde |
| Succeeded by | Senzo Mchunu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bhekokwakhe Hamilton Cele 22 April 1952 Umzumbe, Natal, Union of South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouses | |
| Occupation |
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| Profession | Teacher |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Union of South Africa |
| Branch/service | Umkhonto We Sizwe |
| Years of service | 1984 – 1994 |
| Unit | Underground unit |
| Commands | South African National Defence Force |
| Police career | |
| Department | South African Police Service Department of Police (South Africa) |
| Service years | 2009 – present |
| Rank | General Commissioner |
Bhekokwakhe "Bheki" Hamilton Cele (born 22 April 1952)[2][3] was the South African Minister of Police from February 2018 to 17 June 2024.[4] He was National Commissioner of the South African Police Service for two years, until misconduct allegations led to his suspension in October 2011 and removal in June 2012.[5] He has also served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on the KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council, and in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature. He is a member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress, and was imprisoned on Robben Island during apartheid.[6][7]
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- ^ "South Africa police chief Bheki Cele fired by Jacob Zuma". BBC News. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "The National Executive Committee". African National Congress. 23 April 2018. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ Dixon, Robyn (27 September 2009). "South Africa struggles with rising crime". Los Angeles Times. Johannesburg. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.