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Masemola’s appointment as the country’s top cop comes amid allegations of meddling levelled against Police Minister Bheki Cele.
As the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) concludes its first leg of the inquiry into the July unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, the testimonies have laid bare the dysfunctional state of South Africa’s justice, crime prevention and security cluster. During the inquiry, members of the cluster engaged in buck-passing and blame-gaming, with no one […]
KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi took no prisoners as he accused former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula of perjury at hearings into the unrest
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No members of the police, defence force or state security have been implicated ‘at this stage’ in ongoing investigations into the July unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
Whoever organised the unrest in response to the pending arrest of Jacob Zuma was responsible for the lethal violence that followed, the KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said.
The withdrawal of charges against former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli has "undermined the integrity" of the police, says the high court.
Lawyers for former acting top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi have rubbished claims by Richard Mdluli’s attorney that police fabricated evidence against him.
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.
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.
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 will go ahead with its court application for the suspension of former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.
The SA Police Service is finding it a huge challenge to transform into a responsible, trustworthy service, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
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.
Acting commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi appears to be defying political attempts to bury the investigation into the former head of crime intelligence.
The deepening crisis surrounding the reinstatement of Richard Mdluli has one positive dimension: the growing role of activists in shaping governance.
The chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on police has questioned the integrity and competence of South African Police Service management.
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi remains acting police commissioner despite media reports of his imminent resignation.
Acting national police head Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has defended hand-picked appointments, saying the practice may not be fair, but happens worldwide.
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Presidential adviser Zizi Kodwa is suing the police for R5-million after he was wrongfully arrested for drunk driving on November 11.
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.
In spite of the troubles of his two predecessors, the role of acting police chief does not appear to daunt Major General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
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Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says acting national police chief Major General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi must ignore criticism on his temporary appointment.