Call to suspend South Africa spy chief

He was moved to another department on Wednesday, but the Democratic Alliance has said this is not enough. He has accused senior members of the police service of trying to oust him.

Mdluli is said to be a close ally of President Jacob Zuma, who is facing a battle to keep his job. BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding says the real concern is the growing politicisation of the police, and above all, the prosecution services - and the clear suspicion that they are being used by South Africa's feuding political elite to spy on each other, settle scores, and influence the ANC leadership battles and President Zuma's bid for a second term. Mdluli was suspended last year to face a murder charge, but was reinstated when this and corruption charges were dropped.