Political Interference
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State opposes bail for MP and president of the National Coloured Congress Fadiel Adams
National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams remains in custody after the state opposed bail, alleging he interfered in the investigation into the assassination of Sindiso Magaqa
EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi released on R30 000 bail
Mkhwanazi appeared alongside Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla, who allegedly paid R400 000 for him to arrange for a civilian, Thabang Tsotetsi, to impersonate him in court…
Shibiri’s dodgy R70K Matlala loan
Shibiri said Matlala’s loan offer came at an opportune time when he wanted to rebuild his property and fix his son’s car
Shibiri: ‘I didn’t offer bribes’
The senior police office told the Madlanga commission that he was simply warning investigators in a case involving Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala case that they should not be swayed by…
Mchunu disbanded political killings task team as police commissioner Masemola started leave
Deputy national police commissioner for crime detection Tebello Mosikili said the timing of the now suspended police minister’s disbandment letter was suspect
Mogotsi in contempt at Madlanga Commission as O’Sullivan to return to ad hoc committee
The Madlanga commission wants Mogotsi to submit a medical certificate to back his claim of ill health
Suspended Ekurhuleni HR head denies protecting EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi
Lindia Gxasheka said she had submitted a forensic report which recommended the suspension of the senior Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officer
Mkhwanazi met Cat Matlala in person, says Brown Mogotsi
The North West businessman told parliament’s ad hoc committee that the cartel leader had informed him of having had a meeting with the KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner to…
Ad hoc committee on police corruption sends Ramaphosa 120 written questions
The president is expected to respond to the MPs’ questions regarding oversight and reporting on a task team on political killings before conclusion of the committee’s inquiry in…
Sibiya denies receiving 20 impalas from Cat Matlala
Deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya said that when he found out the impalas were from Cat Matlala, he stopped the delivery
Ad hoc committee consults witnesses ahead of second phase of hearings
The parliamentary committee is scheduled to hear evidence on corruption in the policing system until 20 February
Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi
The national director of public prosecutions said the suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions’ actions in a KwaZulu-Natal case were politically motivated
Mchunu and Masemola did not get along, says Deputy Police Minister Boshielo
Mchunu and Masemola communicated via letters and were requested to align before meetings with ministers
Hawks say miscommunication led to alleged interference in Molefe’s arrest
The Hawks’ top brass told the Madlanga Commission that a miscommunication — not interference — led to their presence at alleged crime boss Katiso Molefe’s arrest
Phiyega denies meeting alleged cartel boss Matlala as recordings expose Mchunu, Sibiya links
Former police commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala after explosive recordings played before the Madlanga commission