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Richard Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Photo: Screenshot from proceedings
CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

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…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
AD HOC COMMITTEE

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

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
Denial: The suspended police minister, Senzo Mchunu (above), has described the allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against him as ‘wild’. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
ASSASSINATIONS

Mkhwanazi: Political killing task team disbanded when closing in on Gauteng syndicates

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said his testimony would deal with political interference by parliamentarians and the national executive

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. (@Senzo_Mchunu/X)
ASSASSINATIONS

Mkhwanazi: Mchunu not briefed before disbanding political killing task team

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said the order to disband the team was irrational and irregular

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. (SAPS/X)
AD HOC COMMITTEE

Madlanga commission wrestles with parliament to have Mkwanazi as first witness

The commission investigating police corruption has expedited the commencement of inquiry hearings in order to be the first to interview the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read