IPID initiates investigations into police shootouts in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga involving 9 and 6 deaths.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has initiated investigations into recent police shootouts in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, following reports of nine and six deaths respectively. The shootouts occurred after suspects allegedly terrorizing local communities were targeted by police officers. The increasing number of such cases is reportedly impacting the speedy finalization of IPID investigations.