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Riah Phiyega

Step aside: ‘I am black and proud’ says Phiyega
Article
/ 19 August 2015

Step aside: ‘I am black and proud’ says Phiyega

National Commissioner Riah Phiyega is black, proud, capable and cannot be undone by a mere MP, according to an SMS she sent to Dianne Kohler-Barnard.

By Thulani Gqirana
Cops’ cocaine gone without a sniff
Article
/ 13 August 2015

Cops’ cocaine gone without a sniff

A report reveals that more than R720k worth of coke is missing from forensics, while Popcru says it has raised corruption as an issue to no avail.

By Staff Reporter
Phiyega can’t count on pals in high places
Article
/ 13 August 2015

Phiyega can’t count on pals in high places

Police chief Riah Phiyega finds herself with fewer friends as SAPS top brass are forced to hang her out to dry.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Cop commissioners flayed over Phiyega statement
Article
/ 12 August 2015

Cop commissioners flayed over Phiyega statement

A parliamentary committee has grilled police commissioners over a statement in which they expressed support for General Riah Phiyega.

By Thulani Gqirana
DA: Fire Phiyega for all her ‘failings’
Article
/ 4 August 2015

DA: Fire Phiyega for all her ‘failings’

The safety of South Africans depends on President Jacob Zuma firing police commissioner Riah Phiyega, the DA said in Parliament.

By Thulani Gqirana
DA wants dishonourable discharge for Phiyega
Article
/ 3 August 2015

DA wants dishonourable discharge for Phiyega

The DA said it would take steps to have National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega dishonourably discharged from the SA Police Service.

By Staff Reporter
Phiyega must face inquiry over Lamoer tip-off – NPA
Article
/ 20 July 2015

Phiyega must face inquiry over Lamoer tip-off – NPA

Records show how the National Prosecuting Authority had felt Riah Phiyega "did not keep the confidentiality that was so obviously required of her".

By Sarah Evans
SAPS rot runs deep in Marikana cover-up
Article
/ 2 July 2015

SAPS rot runs deep in Marikana cover-up

The Marikana report revealed more than just operational unaccountability, it revealed a web of lies designed to keep the commission in the dark.

By Niren Tolsi
Phiyega must resign – Friedman
Article
/ 26 June 2015

Phiyega must resign – Friedman

Political analyst Steven Friedman says Riah Phiyega should quit and political parties welcome the findings and recommendations of the Marikana report.

By Staff Reporter
Don’t blame Phiyega for Marikana – Popcru
Article
/ 21 June 2015

Don’t blame Phiyega for Marikana – Popcru

Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union president Zizamele Cebekhulu says Riah Phiyega could not have committed a crime in "absentia".

By Victoria John
South Africa rhino poaching at new record levels
Article
/ 11 May 2015

South Africa rhino poaching at new record levels

Despite more resources provided to curb the soaring number of rhino poaching, South Africa has seen an increase this year compared to last year.

By Staff Reporter
Cele: Police force ‘bleeds’ under Phiyega
Article
/ 23 April 2015

Cele: Police force ‘bleeds’ under Phiyega

The South African Police Service is bleeding under current national commissioner Riah Phiyega, says her predecessor Bheki Cele.

By Genevieve Quintal
Parly won’t approve SAPS budget, condemns Phiyega’s ‘disrespect’
Article
/ 16 April 2015

Parly won’t approve SAPS budget, condemns Phiyega’s ‘disrespect’

The dramatic events in Parliament over the past two days have put Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega’s position under severe pressure.

By Craig Oosthuizen
Court orders cops to return Paul O’Sullivan’s seized files
Article
/ 16 April 2015

Court orders cops to return Paul O’Sullivan’s seized files

A copy can be made of the data taken from the forensic auditor’s office but it must be kept sealed pending an appeal, the high court has ruled.

By Sally Evans
Hawks boss offered R3m to walk away
Article
/ 27 March 2015

Hawks boss offered R3m to walk away

Anwa Dramat is holding out for more but police watchdog head Robert McBride is fighting back.

By Sally Evans and Sam Sole
‘Fugitive’ Jiba face to face with NPA boss
Article
/ 26 March 2015

‘Fugitive’ Jiba face to face with NPA boss

Prosecutors and police are at loggerheads over who authorised a summons for Nxasana’s deputy.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Jiba jibe: Is she on the run or not?
Article
/ 25 March 2015

Jiba jibe: Is she on the run or not?

Riah Phiyega has denied that a summons has been issued for deputy director of public prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba, but the NPA insists otherwise.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Police commissioner rejects SAIRR report on SAPS criminality
Article
/ 28 January 2015

Police commissioner rejects SAIRR report on SAPS criminality

Riah Phiyega has rejected a South African Institute for Race Relations report on police involvement in serious and violent crimes as "malicious".

By Sarah Evans
Selebi’s nemesis targets Phiyega
Article
/ 22 January 2015

Selebi’s nemesis targets Phiyega

The private investigator credited with taking down Jackie Selebi, Paul O’Sullivan, has set his sights on police commissioner Riah Phiyega.

By Sam Sole Author, Sally Evans and Sam Sole
Hawks not investigating Nkandla, say police
Article
/ 30 December 2014

Hawks not investigating Nkandla, say police

The police say allegations that Riah Phiyega asked Anwa Dramat for information on Nkandla are false and the Hawks have no links to the Nkandla case.

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
Senzo Meyiwa’s cruel, unintended legacy
Article
/ 30 October 2014

Senzo Meyiwa’s cruel, unintended legacy

Public fury at the death of the Bafana Bafana captain may push policymakers into making bad decisions when it comes to crime and policing.

By Phillip De Wet
Editorial: Police damage SA’s reputation
Article
/ 30 October 2014

Editorial: Police damage SA’s reputation

If the police can jump to attention when Senzo Meyiwa gets killed and put its top people on the case, why can’t it do that for other crimes?

By Editorial
No apologies for affirmative action, says Phiyega
Article
/ 1 October 2014

No apologies for affirmative action, says Phiyega

Government and business should never be apologetic about implementing affirmative action, according to National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.

By Sapa
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
DA demand briefing on Phiyega investigation
Article
/ 14 September 2014

DA demand briefing on Phiyega investigation

The DA have demanded a briefing on whether the decision to drop charges against Riah Phiyega was "indeed rational".

By Sapa
Riah Phiyega won’t face prosecution, says NPA
Article
/ 13 September 2014

Riah Phiyega won’t face prosecution, says NPA

The national police commissioner will not be prosecuted following accusations of her interfering in an on-going crime intelligence investigation.

By Staff Reporter
Farlam: Police use of deadly R5 rifles ‘unacceptable’
Article
/ 10 September 2014

Farlam: Police use of deadly R5 rifles ‘unacceptable’

During a cross-examination at the Farlam commission, Riah Phiyega admitted that the R5 rifles used at the Marikana massacre are still being used

By Sarah Evans
Cape Town cop dismissed for assaulting naked man
Article
/ 15 May 2014

Cape Town cop dismissed for assaulting naked man

The national police commissioner has welcomed the dismissal of a police officer in the Western Cape accused of assaulting a naked man in a street.

By Sapa
Phiyega’s Nkandla fire pool claim still a burning issue for ANC
Article
/ 27 March 2014

Phiyega’s Nkandla fire pool claim still a burning issue for ANC

The ANC is not backing down from its stance that police commissioner Riah Phiyega should be censured for misleading its national executive committee.

By Glynnis Underhill
Mthethwa defends Phiyega’s Nkandla fire pool finding
Article
/ 24 March 2014

Mthethwa defends Phiyega’s Nkandla fire pool finding

Minister Nathi Mthethwa says Riah Phiyega’s presentation to the ANC on the swimming pool being a fire pool was suggested by the security cluster.

By Staff Reporter
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