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The Herald
02-07-2025
- The Herald
Forensics for Justice wants suspension of cops accused of corruption
Forensics for Justice has sent an urgent letter demanding that police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola suspend the seven senior police officials, including head of crime intelligence Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo, who are accused of corruption. Khumalo appeared in the Pretoria regional court on Friday alongside crime intelligence CFO Philani Lushaba, crime intelligence technical support system manager Brig Dineo Mokwele, Maj-Gen Josias Lekalakala, Gauteng head: crime intelligence; Maj-Gen Nosipho Precious Madondo, head of the analysis centre; Maj-Gen Zwelithini Gabela, SAPS technology services; and Brig Phindile Ncube, head of the vetting office. All except Lushaba were released on bail. In a letter addressed to Masemola dated July 1, the law firm representing Forensic For Justice, Darryl Furman & Associates, said after the officers' arrest on June 26, its founder Paul O'Sullivan wrote to Masemola giving him until June 30 to suspend the accused officers. 'Our client is of the opinion that Crime Intelligence has ceased to be an effective tool in the fight against serious crime in South Africa, because in his view the facts support that for at least 20 years it is being led by criminals.' Forensics for Justice said if the officials were not suspended from their duties, they have the opportunity to not only cover their tracks, but to also continue to commit further crime. 'The public has the right to know what you, as the accounting officer of the South African Police Service, are doing about the accused persons. The public have a right to hear that they have been suspended, or are being suspended,' the letter read. The law firm said its instructions were to advise Masemola that unless it received his response by the end of business on Wednesday to the effect that the accused were to be suspended pending disciplinary action, Forensics for Justice will assume that Masemola will not suspend the accused. 'In such an event, our instructions are to prepare and launch an urgent application in the high court to obtain an order that the accused persons be suspended, in the interests of the public. If a decision has already been made or is in the process of being made, please advise us accordingly to avoid unnecessary and expensive litigation.' TimesLIVE
The Herald
13-06-2025
- The Herald
Senzo Mchunu initiates automation of police stations as key anti-crime tool
"The project has yielded promising results and serves as a critical turning point in our fight against organised crime and gang violence." National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola told the briefing staff and resources were being restructured to boost investigative capacity and crime scene management skills. The service is also seeking to retain its top talent through additional financial incentives and promotions. Mchunu said the detective and forensic services unit will be split into two distinct divisions. The visible policing division has also been restructured. Visible policing will focus on frontline service delivery while operational response services will be responsible for specialised operations including border and national security. A new divisional commissioner will be hired for the latter unit. On police officials' morale, Mchunu said engagements had been held with management and unions " to optimise how our personnel works and how they are motivated and incentivised". "We intend to develop a promotion system (vertically and horizontally) as incentives to recognise the service and dedication of police officers with motivation in mind. The backlog experienced in the promotion of members is also being addressed." Mchunu said the changes are intended to improve policing. 'We are committed to protecting our communities. Most of all, we are committed to ensuring every South African feels safe.' TimesLIVE
