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Riah Phiyega

Phiyega ‘must have known about Zuma’
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Phiyega ‘must have known about Zuma’

The South African Police Union insists internal scrutiny prior to the promotion of Mondli Zuma would have brought his criminal cases to light.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Zuma opens up on Syria, Phiyega before jetting to Russia
Article
/ 3 September 2013

Zuma opens up on Syria, Phiyega before jetting to Russia

President Jacob Zuma has praised national police commissioner Riah Phiyega and called on countries to rely on the UN to intervene in Syria.

By Rapule Tabane and Matuma Letsoala
Heat on for Phiyega as respected Petros leaves
Article
/ 2 September 2013

Heat on for Phiyega as respected Petros leaves

Gauteng’s admired outgoing police commissioner says his departure is voluntary as Riah Phiyega continues to take flack for botching his replacement.

By Verashni Pillay
Agang SA calls Phiyega out for ‘politically acceptable appointment’
Article
/ 2 September 2013

Agang SA calls Phiyega out for ‘politically acceptable appointment’

Riah Phiyega was ‘blinded’ when she hired Bethuel Zuma as Gauteng’s commissioner, says Agang SA, adding the situation has hurt the SAPS credibility.

By Sapa
M&G Newsroom: Staying alive with ANN7
Article
/ 2 September 2013

M&G Newsroom: Staying alive with ANN7

Mmanaledi Mataboge and Deshnee Subramany will give you all the news you need to know between 1pm and 2pm on 2oceansvibe radio.

By Staff Reporter
Phiyega fires new Gauteng top cop hours after appointing him
Article
/ 1 September 2013

Phiyega fires new Gauteng top cop hours after appointing him

Bethuel Zuma was withdrawn as the new Gauteng provincial commissioner by national commissioner Riah Phiyega on Saturday hours after being appointed.

By Sapa
Phiyega: I am not in the police force for a job and salary
Article
/ 31 August 2013

Phiyega: I am not in the police force for a job and salary

Briefing the media on her first year in office, national police commissioner Riah Phiyega has said she is part of the police "for a higher purpose".

By Sapa
Bethuel Zuma – Gauteng’s new provincial commissioner
Article
/ 31 August 2013

Bethuel Zuma – Gauteng’s new provincial commissioner

National commissioner Riah Phiyega has announced Lieutenant General Bethuel Zuma as the new Gauteng provincial commissioner.

By Sapa
Police chief Phiyega applauds Marikana commemoration
Article
/ 17 August 2013

Police chief Phiyega applauds Marikana commemoration

National police commissioner Riah Phiyega has applauded all role-players involved in the Marikana commemoration for an incident-free occasion.

By Sapa
Farlam questions Phiyega on differing statements
Article
/ 11 June 2013

Farlam questions Phiyega on differing statements

Police chief Riah Phiyega has been questioned at the Farlam commission of inquiry about two differing statements she made after the Marikana shooting.

By Devereaux Morkel
Phiyega: Two Marikana cops committed suicide
Article
/ 11 June 2013

Phiyega: Two Marikana cops committed suicide

Two of the police officers deployed to Marikana in August have committed suicide, says national police commissioner Riah Phiyega.

By Sapa
Mpofu begs the truth out of Phiyega at Marikana commission
Article
/ 6 June 2013

Mpofu begs the truth out of Phiyega at Marikana commission

Riah Phiyega has finally conceded she was aware of workers "asking for about R12 500 or whatever" at Lonmin ahead of the Marikana massacre.

By Sarah Evans
Phiyega orders probe into Gupta wedding police escort
Article
/ 2 May 2013

Phiyega orders probe into Gupta wedding police escort

National police commissioner Riah Phiyega has launched an internal investigation into the Gupta wedding saga, Police Minister Nathi Mthetwa announced.

By Sapa
National Orders: The list you weren’t meant to see
Article
/ 24 April 2013

National Orders: The list you weren’t meant to see

The Mail & Guardian can reveal a previously unpublished list of national orders, featuring seven nominees who have gone beyond the ordinary.

By Adrian Ephraim
Phiyega: I can’t confirm police shot 34 people at Marikana
Article
/ 17 April 2013

Phiyega: I can’t confirm police shot 34 people at Marikana

It is unconfirmed that police officers shot dead striking mineworkers in Marikana last year, the police commissioner has told the Farlam commission.

By Sapa Author
No indication yet of Farlam commission move
Article
/ 16 April 2013

No indication yet of Farlam commission move

Discussions about whether to move the Farlam commission from Rustenburg to Johannesburg or Pretoria will take place when advocate Dali Mpofu returns.

By Sapa
Phiyega: I didn’t read the Marikana statement
Article
/ 4 April 2013

Phiyega: I didn’t read the Marikana statement

Police chief Riah Phiyega has admitted to signing an affidavit detailing the police’s role in the Marikana shooting without reading it.

By Naledi Mailula
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Podcasts
/ 4 April 2013

M&G Newsroom: March 25 2013

This week is all about the Brics summit, Riah Phiyega’s evasive testimony at the Marikana commission, Julius Malema’s Polokwane farm loss and more.

By Staff Reporter
Phiyega denies celebrating Marikana miners’ death
Article
/ 2 April 2013

Phiyega denies celebrating Marikana miners’ death

The police team who shot dead striking mineworkers were thanked for following protocol, says National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.

By Naledi Mailula
Bizos corners Phiyega over ‘maximum force’ speech
Article
/ 27 March 2013

Bizos corners Phiyega over ‘maximum force’ speech

Police chief Riah Phiyega has admitted that she did refer to the muddy police doctrine of "maximum force" in relation to the Marikana massacre.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Marikana sangoma killed
Article
/ 25 March 2013

Marikana sangoma killed

The sangoma believed to have performed rituals on protesting Lonmin mineworkers in Marikana, North West, has been gunned down.

By Jonisayi Maromo
SAHRC: Police are covering up Marikana shooting
Article
/ 22 March 2013

SAHRC: Police are covering up Marikana shooting

The police and their management are concealing the events surrounding the Marikana shooting, claims the South African Humans Rights Council.

By Sapa
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Videos
/ 22 March 2013

M&G Hangout: Phiyega in the spotlight

We speak to Kwanele Sosibo about what Riah Phiyega said and notably left out of her testimony at the Farlam commission into the Marikana killings.

By Staff Reporter
Beginning of the end for Riah Phiyega
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Beginning of the end for Riah Phiyega

The top cop may yet be rewarded for protecting her superiors, but her reputation is in tatters, writes Kwanele Sosibo.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Riah Phiyega is right – gender matters
Analysis
/ 21 March 2013

Riah Phiyega is right – gender matters

Riah Phiyega has endured sexism as police chief, but she lacks the requisite management skills and should therefore resign, writes Sisonke Msimang.

By Sisonke Msimang and Comment Author
M&G Hangout: Phiyega takes the stand
Article
/ 20 March 2013

M&G Hangout: Phiyega takes the stand

Join us as we look at police commissioner Riah Phiyega’s testimony at the Farlam commission of inquiry into the Marikana massacre.

By Staff Reporter
Marikana: Evasive Phiyega deflects blame from Mthethwa
Article
/ 20 March 2013

Marikana: Evasive Phiyega deflects blame from Mthethwa

Police commissioner Riah Phiyega dodged questions in an attempt to protect Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa – a move that could help her keep her job.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Farlam commission: Phiyega stands by self-defence statement
Article
/ 19 March 2013

Farlam commission: Phiyega stands by self-defence statement

National Police Chief Riah Phiyega has stuck to her stance that police acted in self-defence when they shot dead 34 striking mineworkers at Marikana.

By Devereaux Morkel
Phiyega faces Marikana grilling after weak showing
Article
/ 19 March 2013

Phiyega faces Marikana grilling after weak showing

Police commissioner Riah Phiyega is set to have a tough cross examination at the Marikana commission after a decidedly dismal start to her testimony.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Embattled Phiyega asks if we’re having a ‘veiled gender debate’
Article
/ 17 March 2013

Embattled Phiyega asks if we’re having a ‘veiled gender debate’

National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega believes she is the target of criticism because she is a woman.

By Sapa
Lawyers criticise Phiyega’s spoonfeeding
Article
/ 14 March 2013

Lawyers criticise Phiyega’s spoonfeeding

National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyegah seems to be treated "like a child who needed to be told what do say or do", according to police insiders.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Marikana shooting was ‘regrettable’, says Phiyega
Article
/ 14 March 2013

Marikana shooting was ‘regrettable’, says Phiyega

The shooting at Marikana in August was regrettable, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has told the Farlam commission of inquiry.

By Devereaux Morkel
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