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Nkosinathi Nhleko

Why Nhleko sweated buckets over his Nkandla report
Article
/ 4 June 2015

Why Nhleko sweated buckets over his Nkandla report

It’s a mystery why Police Minister Nathi Nhleko would invite close scrutiny of his Nkandla report.

By Phillip De Wet
Zuma doesn’t have to pay back a cent – report
Article
/ 29 May 2015

Zuma doesn’t have to pay back a cent – report

Despite the outcry over Jacob Zuma’s extensive upgrades to his Nkandla homestead, the police minister has found all upgrades were necessary.

By Thulani Gqirana
Dramat’s exit demands an investigation
Article
/ 7 May 2015

Dramat’s exit demands an investigation

The public has every right to know why the head of the Hawks resigned and what the terms were.

By Staff Reporter
‘Ulterior motives’ behind plan to suspend McBride
Article
/ 13 March 2015

‘Ulterior motives’ behind plan to suspend McBride

Robert McBride had not yet been suspended but he received a letter from Nathi Nhleko asking him to make submissions on why he should not be suspended.

By Sapa
Dramat placed on leave after agreement with Nhleko
Article
/ 10 February 2015

Dramat placed on leave after agreement with Nhleko

Anwa Dramat, suspended Hawks boss, will be on leave while his and Police Minister Nathi Nhleko’s lawyers try to come to some sort of agreement.

By Sapa
Court orders Hawks head Anwa Dramat be reinstated
Article
/ 6 February 2015

Court orders Hawks head Anwa Dramat be reinstated

The ruling, which is seen as a "resounding victory for the Constitution", must remain in force throughout the police ministry’s appeal process.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Nathi Nhleko: It is in the interest of DPCI to fire Dramat
Article
/ 30 January 2015

Nathi Nhleko: It is in the interest of DPCI to fire Dramat

With the ANC and the EFF behind him the police minister continues to motion for Anwa Dramat’s removal on grounds of misconduct.

By Thulani Gqirana
Dramat’s suspension referred to Mbete
Article
/ 30 January 2015

Dramat’s suspension referred to Mbete

The police minister’s request to have suspended Hawks head Anwa Dramat removed from office has been referred to the speaker of Parliament.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
That’s racist! Nhleko defends move to suspend Hawks boss Dramat
Article
/ 29 January 2015

That’s racist! Nhleko defends move to suspend Hawks boss Dramat

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has insisted he was right in suspending Hawks boss Anwa Dramat – and any objection to his decision is racist.

By Thulani Gqirana
Hawks boss Dramat fears for his life
Article
/ 29 January 2015

Hawks boss Dramat fears for his life

Hawks commander Anwa Dramat is reported to believe he will be assassinated unless he walks away quietly.

By Sam Sole Author, Sally Evans, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
Urgent court application made to enforce court ruling on Dramat’s reinstatement
Article
/ 26 January 2015

Urgent court application made to enforce court ruling on Dramat’s reinstatement

The Helen Suzman Foundation has launched an urgent application for the enforcement of the order reinstating Hawks head Anwa Dramat.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Nhleko to appeal court ruling invalidating Hawks head Dramat’s suspension
Article
/ 23 January 2015

Nhleko to appeal court ruling invalidating Hawks head Dramat’s suspension

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko’s lawyer said the papers "should be served" on Friday.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Helen Suzman Foundation welcomes Dramat judgment
Article
/ 23 January 2015

Helen Suzman Foundation welcomes Dramat judgment

The foundation on Friday welcomed the Pretoria high court ruling that the police cannot unilaterally suspend Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Dramat suspension found unlawful
Article
/ 23 January 2015

Dramat suspension found unlawful

The decision by Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to suspend the national head of the Hawks Anwa Dramat has been deemed illegal.

By Sapa
Hawks appoint acting head for Gauteng after Sibiya’s suspension
Article
/ 22 January 2015

Hawks appoint acting head for Gauteng after Sibiya’s suspension

The crime-fighting body announced on Thursday that it had appointed Major General Nhlamvu Elias Dlamini as acting head of the Hawks in Gauteng.

By Sapa Author, Staff Reporter and Staff Reporter
Mdluli ‘ally’ set to watch over Hawks
Article
/ 16 January 2015

Mdluli ‘ally’ set to watch over Hawks

Ntlemeza backed the disgraced intelligence chief and is accused of protecting a bent cop.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Police minister wants Dramat suspension case thrown out
Article
/ 14 January 2015

Police minister wants Dramat suspension case thrown out

Nathi Nhleko has filed papers stating that the urgent application regarding the legality of Dramat’s suspension brought by the HSF was irregular.

By Sarah Evans
Suzman Foundation challenges Dramat’s suspension in court
Article
/ 9 January 2015

Suzman Foundation challenges Dramat’s suspension in court

The Helen Suzman Foundation has asked the High Court in Pretoria to overturn the suspension of embattled Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Police reserve comment on suspension of Hawks boss
Article
/ 5 January 2015

Police reserve comment on suspension of Hawks boss

The police remain mum on the suspension of Hawks boss Anwa Dramat after a court ruling hailed his suspension as unconstitutional.

By Sapa
Dramat makes early retirement offer
Article
/ 28 December 2014

Dramat makes early retirement offer

According to a leaked letter, suspended Hawks boss Anwa Dramat has offered to take early retirement on condition that his suspension is reversed.

By Sarah Evans
Police minister ordered to hand over national key point list
Article
/ 3 December 2014

Police minister ordered to hand over national key point list

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has been given 30 days to hand over the national key points list to the Right2Know Campaign and SA History Archive.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Key points list no threat to national security, says judge
Article
/ 3 December 2014

Key points list no threat to national security, says judge

The Johannesburg high court has found that disclosing the locations of 200 key points would not, as the state said, prejudice national security.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
National key point case – police minister’s argument is ‘indefensible’
Article
/ 24 November 2014

National key point case – police minister’s argument is ‘indefensible’

The counsel for the Right2Know Campaign argued that Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko’s arguments "don’t stand up to logical scrutiny".

By Victoria John
Crime stats: Even the good news is probably bad news
Analysis
/ 19 September 2014

Crime stats: Even the good news is probably bad news

The crimes that are most preventable by police increased sharply last year. And the good news on rape is probably not good news at all.

By Phillip De Wet
Crime stats: Increase in serious crimes a cause for concern
Article
/ 19 September 2014

Crime stats: Increase in serious crimes a cause for concern

National police commissioner Riah Phiyega is concerned by the increase in murder, attempted murder and robbery.

By Thuletho Zwane
Nhleko honours fallen police members
Article
/ 7 September 2014

Nhleko honours fallen police members

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has urged the public to report criminals who’ve killed police officers.

By Sapa
Madonsela: Parliament must ‘weigh’ Zuma’s response
Article
/ 19 August 2014

Madonsela: Parliament must ‘weigh’ Zuma’s response

The public protector has said that it is now up to Parliament to evaluate the president’s response to "Secure in Comfort" – her report on Nkandla.

By Sapa
Nkandla: Zuma drags new police minister into fray
Article
/ 14 August 2014

Nkandla: Zuma drags new police minister into fray

The president has put the onus on Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko to determine whether he should pay back any monies used on security upgrades to Nkandla.

By Verashni Pillay
Nkandla: Police minister must decide, says Zuma
Article
/ 14 August 2014

Nkandla: Police minister must decide, says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma says the minister of police must report to Cabinet on whether Zuma is liable for any exorbitant expenditure on Nkandla.

By Staff Reporter
DA claims about Nhleko’s ‘slim CV’ disputed
Article
/ 28 July 2014

DA claims about Nhleko’s ‘slim CV’ disputed

A DA MP has claimed that South Africa’s new police minister dropped out of high school and has no further education. Only part of the claim is true.

By Staff Reporter
New police minister ditches bad cop for good cop
Article
/ 22 July 2014

New police minister ditches bad cop for good cop

In his budget speech, new Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko avoided militaristic talk and emphasised a return to constitutionalism within the police.

By Sarah Evans
New police minister vows to amend Act to fix SAPS woes
Article
/ 22 July 2014

New police minister vows to amend Act to fix SAPS woes

Nkosinathi Nhleko has promised to do whatever it takes to get the police into better shape for the fight against crime – including changing the law.

By Andisiwe Makinana
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