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By Bulelwa Payi 
5h ago
Johannesburg – Police Minister Bheki Cele has reiterated his commitment to find and bring to justice all those responsible for the murder of Detective Charl Kinnear.
Kinnear’s coffin, draped in a South African flag and medals, was a reminder to colleagues, family and friends who gathered yesterday at Every Nation Church in Goodwood, of the “burden” of death on society.
Cele said SAPS would not allow members of the police to be “massacred” and that no action be taken.
“There is a question that keeps coming up: why were the security details not respected? There should be a proper report and consequences, ”Cele said.
He said answers must be found as to why when the criminals were spotted around Kinnear’s home the protection was removed, leaving him “vulnerable.”
Cele also confirmed that Kinnear was “dealing with crime within the police service, that’s why he was in Gauteng.” She said it was time to put politics aside and called on provincial government leaders to work together to stamp out crime.
“We cannot co-govern with crime. We have to decide whether to surrender to the criminals or say no on our behalf on behalf of those who elected us.
Cele said the appropriate honor for Kinnear would be to continue in the footsteps of his values of protecting citizens and enforcing the law.
“Kinnear was a hero … heroes don’t die, they multiply,” added Cele.
The speakers paid tribute to the chief police officer of the Anti-Gang Unit whom they described as a “man dedicated” not only to his family but also to his work.
Kinnear’s son, Casleigh’s told mourners that his father was a “wonderful and extraordinary” man.
He thanked fellow Kinnear police officers who took turns protecting him and his family when their lives were in danger. “For the nights you spent away from our house, making sure that my dad is safe and that we are safe, we, as a family, will forever remember your sacrifice.”
He described his father as a “selfless man” who woke up every morning at 4:30 a.m. to serve the country. He said Kinnear would come home late at night and stay up until 2.30am working on detailed files and be ready at 4.30am to leave the house. Casleigh had a message for police officers: “My dad said, ‘If you don’t stand up for anything, you will fall in love with anything.’ So I would like to say to each and every police officer: stand firm in what you believe, stand firm in the oath you took. Even if, for his own reasons, he has strayed from that path, it is never too late. “
Prime Minister Alan Winde said Kinnear gave the police a “good name” and dedicated himself to his values, fighting to eliminate crime not only in society but also within the system.
“We need to honor the changes you worked hard for. He fought for justice, ”Winde said.
He added that Kinnear’s death should be seen as a “turning point” in ensuring a safe society. “That’s what Kinnear worked for, that’s what he gave his life for,” Winde added.
Zane Kilian, the first suspect in Kinnear’s murder, is expected to appear in court again on Tuesday.
Independent Sunday
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