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Accusations: Witnesses have told the Madlanga commission that suspended head of the organised crime unit in theSAPS, Richard Shibiri, informed them that there were three envelopes floating around. Photo: Screenshot from proceedings

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 bribes

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

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

  • Eyaaz
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

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

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

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

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. (SAPS/X)

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

  • Eyaaz
5 min read