Lawyers tussle over authenticity of Mdluli's suspension letter

Lawyers tussle over authenticity of Mdluli's suspension letter

21 Jun 2012 16:05 - Sally Evans
Lawyers for former acting top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi have rubbished claims by Richard Mdluli's attorney that police fabricated evidence against him.
Suspension letter was faked, says Mdluli's lawyer

Suspension letter was faked, says Mdluli's lawyer

21 Jun 2012 12:59 - Sally Evans
Richard Mdluli's lawyer has put it to the Labour Court that a letter supposedly validating the former police spy chief's suspension was fabricated.
Unlucky SA: Mkhwanazi's acting days are over

Unlucky SA: Mkhwanazi's acting days are over

11 Jun 2012 06:56 - Nickolaus Bauer
Nhlanhla "Lucky" Mkhwanazi's days as SA's acting top cop are numbered, as President Zuma looks set to formally replace General Bheki Cele this week.
Heat on Mdluli as more NGOs hound him in court

Heat on Mdluli as more NGOs hound him in court

02 Jun 2012 19:34 - Sapa
Corruption Watch and the Social Justice Coalition have filed a joint application for former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli to be suspended.

Freedom Under Law goes ahead with Mdluli application

30 May 2012 14:33 - Sapa
Freedom Under Law will go ahead with its court application for the suspension of former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.
Mthethwa: Police suffering from apartheid hangover

Mthethwa: Police suffering from apartheid hangover

29 May 2012 13:47 - Sapa
The SA Police Service is finding it a huge challenge to transform into a responsible, trustworthy service, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
Richard Mdluli cries foul over suspension technicalities

Richard Mdluli cries foul over suspension technicalities

28 May 2012 06:53 - Nickolaus Bauer
The former police spy boss has been suspended by the very man he hoped to replace as SA's top cop. But his lawyer says he's not out of the game yet.
Police boss moves against Richard Mdluli

Police boss moves against Richard Mdluli

18 May 2012 07:55 - Staff Reporter
Acting commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi appears to be defying political attempts to bury the investigation into the former head of crime intelligence.
Civil society rides to the rescue

Civil society rides to the rescue

17 May 2012 11:59 - Editorial
The deepening crisis surrounding the reinstatement of Richard Mdluli has one positive dimension: the growing role of activists in shaping governance.
Police management take a beating in Parliament

Police management take a beating in Parliament

17 Apr 2012 14:32 - Richard Davies
The chairperson of Parliament's portfolio committee on police has questioned the integrity and competence of South African Police Service management.
Acting police commissioner stays put

Acting police commissioner stays put

01 Apr 2012 14:58 - Staff Reporter
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi remains acting police commissioner despite media reports of his imminent resignation.
President Zuma's phalanx of praetorian guards

President Zuma's phalanx of praetorian guards

23 Mar 2012 00:00 - Staff Reporter
Spy boss Richard Mdluli, whom Jacob Zuma "owes for his acquittal on rape charges", has emerged as part of a complex network "guarding" the president.
Politics of paranoia: How JZ is winning the spy battle

Politics of paranoia: How JZ is winning the spy battle

16 Mar 2012 00:00 - Staff Reporter
A suspended top spook's 'sponsored' comeback pits spy vs spy in a dirty battle to gain the upper hand before the ANC elective conference in Mangaung.

Hand-picking staff not fair, but I'm OK with it, says police chief

13 Mar 2012 14:14 - Staff Reporter
Acting national police head Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has defended hand-picked appointments, saying the practice may not be fair, but happens worldwide.

Kodwa to sue police for wrongful arrest

21 Dec 2011 08:19 -
Presidential adviser Zizi Kodwa is suing the police for R5-million after he was wrongfully arrested for drunk driving on November 11.
SAPS spy chiefs purged

SAPS spy chiefs purged

09 Dec 2011 00:00 - Staff Reporter
Only one general in the unit remains in his job. The police are mum on the reasons, but sources say they are linked to conspiracy or corruption.
New top cop simply has 'a job to do'

New top cop simply has 'a job to do'

28 Oct 2011 10:59 - Glynnis Underhill
In spite of the troubles of his two predecessors, the role of acting police chief does not appear to daunt Major General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Police minister defends new acting police chief

25 Oct 2011 17:06 - Staff Reporter
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says acting national police chief Major General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi must ignore criticism on his temporary appointment.