# Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo has told the Madlanga commission that the criminal justice system has been infiltrated by a powerful drug cartel known as the Big Five. According to Khumalo, the cartel, based in Gauteng with networks in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, is linked to senior politicians and insiders in law enforcement. […]
# Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, says the division faced serious turmoil during Richard Mdluli’s tenure as head. Testifying at the Madlanga commission in Pretoria, Khumalo said between 2011 and 2012, Crime Intelligence experienced misuse of resources and flawed operational methods. He says attempts by acting management to correct these issues were undermined, and several […]
# Crime Intelligence head, Dumisani Khumalo, disputes claims that the political killings task team was created as a result of the Moerane commission’s recommendations. Speaking at the Madlanga commission in Pretoria, Khumalo said the task team was established administratively by then national police commissioner, Khehla John Sitole, in advance of the commission’s investigations. He added […]
# ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has fired at least five Johannesburg councillors as part of a Gauteng-wide purge that also impacts Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. News24 reports the dismissals follow poor performance, with some councillors failing to meet more than ten-percent of their key performance targets. Mashaba said the decision, initially set for May, was postponed, […]
# Head of Crime Intelligence, Dumisani Khumalo, says some of the evidence he holds cannot be shared publicly as it would endanger informants and expose investigative methods. Khumalo told the Madlanga commission in Pretoria that he will apply for parts of his testimony to be heard in camera to protect ongoing criminal investigations. He said […]
# The Special Investigating Unit says its investigation into Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni, in Gauteng, will continue until November 2027. This follows revelations that over two-billion-rand meant for healthcare was stolen. SIU head Andy Mothibi says civil proceedings are underway to reclaim stolen money, while the unit continues to work with law enforcement to ensure […]
# The Special Investigating Unit says over two-billion-rand meant for Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni, in Gauteng, was stolen by three criminal syndicates led by Hangwani Morgan Maumela and Vusi “Cat” Matlala; Rudolf Mazibuko; and syndicate X. At least 15 officials are implicated, and luxury properties and cars linked to the syndicates are being tracked for […]
# Suspended Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, says attempts to disband the political killings task team were driven by an organised crime cartel that influenced the Police Ministry. Khumalo is appearing at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria after evidence linked his July arrest to alleged efforts to weaken anti-corruption work. He told the commission the […]
# The Special Investigating Unit is set to release its interim report on the investigation of Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni today. The hospital has long been plagued by allegations of corruption and maladministration. SIU head Andy Mothibi will lead the session, joined by Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi, including Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi. The unit’s spokesperson, […]
