Former deputy police commissioner Hamilton Hlela has appeared in the Pretoria Commercial Crime Court on four counts of corruption.

Cabinet’s view on embattled police chief Bheki Cele’s conduct should be taken into account, the inquiry into his fitness to hold office has heard.

Former deputy police chief and procurement head Hamilton Hlela made several assumptions which he acted on without consultation, the inquiry heard.

Suspended police commissioner Bheki Cele finds himself in a tough position at the inquiry. The <i>M&G</i> looks at the case thus far.

Suspended police chief Bheki Cele did not seek advice from his legal adviser on the contentious Sanlam Middestad building lease, the board heard.

Suspended national police chief Bheki Cele says he occasionally signed off on official documents from his deputies without scrutinising them.

Suspended national police commissioner Bheki Cele came under scrutiny after taking the stand on the third day of a misconduct inquiry against him.