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The Hawks have defended the decision to investigate then Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s criminal charges against comedian and influencer Anton Taylor as a “Crime Against the State” – but have not revealed who made it.
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Shame, I'm told that some conservative X users are struggling to support my case against Mchunu because I was mean about the SA refugees. I understand! But don't worry guys, soon that evil & warped sense of humour will be turned against Mchunu and you guys can enjoy 💕
The full name of the Hawks is the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. Priority crime! Please tell me how a satirical video is a priority crime. It is horrifying that comedians can be raided by the Hawks for satirical content. This is a clear and scary abuse of power.
When satire triggers a Hawks raid, we have to ask what has become of state power. @Anton_Taylor 's TikTok may have been provocative, but it was not criminal. For Senzo Mchunu to lay charges and for the Hawks to act on them is one of the highest forms of political overreach and interference.
This kind of conduct is North Korea–esque. It is an abuse of power that in itself should be considered criminal. The Hawks, as a specialised crime-fighting unit, should know better than to be weaponised against a citizen exercising free expression.
South Africa cannot allow political figures to use the state to shield themselves from satire and criticism.
Cape Town mayor @geordinhl asked me which judge signed off on the search warrant for the seizure of my phone... I just re-read the warrant. Here you go.