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Berning Ntlemeza

Ace Magashule belongs in the political UFC
Opinion
/ 27 January 2024

Ace Magashule belongs in the political UFC

The axed ANC leader showed he won’t pull punches to get votes

By Khaya Koko
Acing the one-election wonder
Thought Leader
/ 1 September 2023

Acing the one-election wonder

The earth shook in Jozi but Magashule’s party is no seismic event, politically speaking

By Paddy Harper
Booysen testifies about Gupta visit, why he didn’t tell Ntlemeza
Article
/ 3 May 2019

Booysen testifies about Gupta visit, why he didn’t tell Ntlemeza

The former KZN Hawks head told the Zondo commission he didn’t report a meeting at the Gupta compound to his then superior

By Sarah Smit
Gordhan details attack on treasury
Article
/ 9 November 2018

Gordhan details attack on treasury

The minister’s affidavit tells of bids to block a Bill that would enable scrutiny of dodgy money

By Sabelo Skiti
#StateCaptureInquiry: Another witness implicates the Hawks in Gupta collusion
Article
/ 28 August 2018

#StateCaptureInquiry: Another witness implicates the Hawks in Gupta collusion

Former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor revealed the Hawks had made attempts to quash an investigation into the Guptas

By Sarah Smit
Godfrey Lebeya appointed as new Hawks boss
Article
/ 24 May 2018

Godfrey Lebeya appointed as new Hawks boss

Lebeya will be taking over from Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata, who was acting Hawks head

By Jan Gerber
Hawks will have a new head by June ― Cele
Article
/ 18 April 2018

Hawks will have a new head by June ― Cele

​The Hawks will have a new head by the start of June, Police Minister Bheki Cele told the Portfolio Committee on Police on Tuesday

By Jan Gerber
Former Hawks head Ntlemeza retires
Article
/ 19 September 2017

Former Hawks head Ntlemeza retires

Former Hawks boss Berning Ntlemeza has retired, it was announced on Tuesday.

By Caryn Dolley
Ntlemeza’s lone battle suffers a setback
Article
/ 19 May 2017

Ntlemeza’s lone battle suffers a setback

After the judgment, Mbalula said he “had always been right” on the correct interpretation of the law.

By Franny Rabkin
Up and down like K-Ci & JoJo: Mbalula, Ntlemeza spat reaches farcical new heights
Article
/ 28 April 2017

Up and down like K-Ci & JoJo: Mbalula, Ntlemeza spat reaches farcical new heights

Ex-Hawks boss climbs down in his battle with the police minister — at least for now.

By Pauli van Wyk
Mbalula: Ntlemeza will be arrested if he doesn’t bring car back immediately
Article
/ 24 April 2017

Mbalula: Ntlemeza will be arrested if he doesn’t bring car back immediately

The Hawks boss showed up to work this morning, much to the chagrin of the police minister.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ntlemeza has a card up his sleeve – he can legally return to work
Article
/ 21 April 2017

Ntlemeza has a card up his sleeve – he can legally return to work

Not everyone agrees but a new Act suggests the former head of the Hawks can go back to work

By Pauli van Wyk
The weekly pop sack: A secret, a poser and a burnt Ntlemeza
Article
/ 21 April 2017

The weekly pop sack: A secret, a poser and a burnt Ntlemeza

The Democratic Alliance thought it would strike while the iron is hot and lead another march to the provincial treasury in Limpopo.

By Kuntha Ndimande
Newly appointed acting Hawks boss was on the panel that appointed Ntlemeza
Article
/ 14 April 2017

Newly appointed acting Hawks boss was on the panel that appointed Ntlemeza

Matakata, along with Nathi Nhleko, Michael Masutha and David Mahlobo, was part of the panel that decided Ntlemeza was the best candidate for the job

By Angelique Serrao
Mbalula withdraws Ntlemeza’s bid to remain Hawks boss
Article
/ 12 April 2017

Mbalula withdraws Ntlemeza’s bid to remain Hawks boss

Berning Ntlemeza was appointed as Hawks head by former police minister Nathi Nhleko in December 2014.

By Govan Whittles
Nobody is irreplaceable: Mbalula doesn’t have time for Ntlemeza’s legal woes
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Nobody is irreplaceable: Mbalula doesn’t have time for Ntlemeza’s legal woes

The newly appointed minister was speaking at a parade held by the South African Police Service to welcome him and his deputy, Bongani Mkongi

By Dineo Bendile
Could the chief justice theft have anything to do with Ntlemeza, Dlamini defeats?
Article
/ 21 March 2017

Could the chief justice theft have anything to do with Ntlemeza, Dlamini defeats?

Stealing computers from the chief justice goes to the heart of questions about our democracy.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
McBride refuses to submit warning statement to Hawks
Article
/ 19 December 2016

McBride refuses to submit warning statement to Hawks

The IPID chief says the elite police unit’s latest move is the culmination of a campaign against him.

By Lizeka Tandwa
O’Sullivan: Mokotedi is a dishonest criminal with a badge
Article
/ 13 December 2016

O’Sullivan: Mokotedi is a dishonest criminal with a badge

The Gauteng Hawks head made explosive claims of espionage and high treason against Paul O’Sullivan, a private investigator.

By Jeff Wicks
‘McBride, Sibiya, O’Sullivan planned to assassinate Hawks boss Ntlemeza’
Article
/ 13 December 2016

‘McBride, Sibiya, O’Sullivan planned to assassinate Hawks boss Ntlemeza’

Nine charges, including treason, have been laid against Robert McBride, Shadrack Sibiya, Paul O’Sullivan and a crime intelligence officer.

By Pauli van Wyk and Jessica Bezuidenhout
Committee that recommended Hawks boss Ntlemeza was ‘ill-equipped’, court hears
Article
/ 7 December 2016

Committee that recommended Hawks boss Ntlemeza was ‘ill-equipped’, court hears

The Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law want Ntlemeza’s appointment declared irrational and unlawful, and set aside.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Breakdown: Courts emerge as main theatre for SA’s political wars
Article
/ 21 November 2016

Breakdown: Courts emerge as main theatre for SA’s political wars

The courts are becoming the main theatre of political battles in South Africa as feuding for power and access to state funds intensifies.

By Staff Reporter
NEWS ANALYSIS: All the skittles in Zuma’s alley are tumbling down
Article
/ 18 November 2016

NEWS ANALYSIS: All the skittles in Zuma’s alley are tumbling down

Backdoor deals will be struck as the president refuses to go down without a fight, analysts say.

By Pauli van Wyk
Dear Hawks and NPA: How to do your jobs
Article
/ 4 November 2016

Dear Hawks and NPA: How to do your jobs

A handy checklist.

By Phillip De Wet
Crib Notes: Why everyone is burning Ntlemeza
Analysis
/ 15 September 2016

Crib Notes: Why everyone is burning Ntlemeza

He’s got the title of Hawks boss, but many a time people are searching for a reason to get him axed.

By Raeesa Pather
#Scopa: Anti-corruption task team grilled for neglecting to report on graft at SOEs
Article
/ 14 September 2016

#Scopa: Anti-corruption task team grilled for neglecting to report on graft at SOEs

KwaZulu-Natal’s acting Hawks boss, General Alfred Khana, says they had assumed they needed to focus their probe on government departments instead.

By Raeesa Pather
Finance Min Pravin Gordhan will not be meeting with Brigadier Xaba
Article
/ 24 August 2016

Finance Min Pravin Gordhan will not be meeting with Brigadier Xaba

Read the letter below from Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on matters related to the Hawks and the alleged SARS ‘rogue unit’.

By Kiri Rupiah
Political observers: SA has become a police state
Article
/ 7 April 2016

Political observers: SA has become a police state

Several political observers have hinted that a recent spate of incidents – dismissed as random acts of crime – may be the workings of state security.

By Jessica Bezuidenhout
Editorial: Stop Berning the Hawks’ bridges
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Editorial: Stop Berning the Hawks’ bridges

Berning Ntlemeza’s recent behaviour doesn’t inspire confidence, nor does his drive to change the Hawks from crime-fighters into president protectors.

By Editorial
IPID to investigate Hawks boss Ntlemeza for perjury over Booysen affidavit
Article
/ 30 March 2016

IPID to investigate Hawks boss Ntlemeza for perjury over Booysen affidavit

National Hawks boss Lieutenant General Berning Ntlemeza has been accused of perjury by suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Major General Johan Booysen.

By Staff Reporter
Hawks chief ‘helped oust’ Dramat
Article
/ 18 March 2016

Hawks chief ‘helped oust’ Dramat

An ex-Ipid investigator has made startling new claims amid fears of his "powerful" foes in the unit.

By Sally Evans
Claws out over Cats unit
Article
/ 11 March 2016

Claws out over Cats unit

A Hawks unit meant to protect the state from coups is probing the taxman and SAA. Why?

By Sally Evans
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