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eNCA
a day ago
- eNCA
Former Transnet big guns appear in court
JOHANNESBURG - The long arm of the law has finally extended to former Transnet big guns. READ: Transnet corruption case | Molefe claims state evidence is "weak" Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Thamsanqa Jiyane, and Anoj Singh appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on Monday. They were each granted R50,000 bail. The charges relate to a dodgy R93-million locomotives tender. The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption made the arrests. Legal expert, Benedict Phiri unpacked the developments with eNCA.
eNCA
2 days ago
- eNCA
Former Transnet executives arrested
JOHANNESBURG - The the NPA's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) have arrested two former Transnet executives. They are expected to appear in court on Monday. They are linked to a dodgy R93-million locomotive tender. Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama handed themselves over to police.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Police Minister calls for an end to speculation about National Commissioner Masemola's arrest
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has called for speculation to cease after reports of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola's imminent arrest. Reports claim Masemola faces possible arrest for authorising the irregular purchasing of buildings. It is alleged that the irregular procurements for Crime Intelligence buildings amounted to more than R120 million. In a statement released on Sunday, Police Ministry spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, stated they had not been made aware of any impending arrest. Mogotsi said the Police Ministry has also noted the response from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) on this speculation.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Minister of Police cautions against speculation over National Police Commissioner's alleged arrest
The South African Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, has issued a stern warning to the public and media alike regarding the ongoing speculation surrounding the alleged imminent arrest of National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola Image: Jacques Naude / Independent Newspapers Police minister, Senzo Mchunu has cautioned South Africans against speculating over the alleged imminent arrest of National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola. This comes after media reports indicated that the commissioner is being sought by law enforcement agencies over his alleged involvement in the alleged looting of the Crime Intelligence secret service account. Dumisani Khumalo, the head of the Crime Intelligence division within the South African Police Service (Saps) and seven others have been linked to the probe into the alleged looting of the Crime Intelligence secret service account as well as the appointment of 30-year-old Dineo Mokwele to an executive position within Crime Intelligence in April last year. It is reported that Mokwele was appointed to the position despite her having no policing capabilities, knowledge or skills. Khumalo and his co-accused, who were arrested on Thursday, are charged with four counts of corruption and fraud were released on bail following their appearance before the Pretoria Magistrates Court. Khumalo was arrested amid reports by authorities that his arrest comes after an 'extensive' investigation into the allegedly unlawful acquisition of two high-value properties. However, Masemola's involvement has been denied by the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) which has indicated that it is not in the process of arresting or obtaining an arrest warrant for the National Police Commissioner. The reports had indicated that Masemola could be arrested for the irregular procurement of crime intelligence buildings worth more than R120 million. Speaking on Sunday police minister spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi said the Mchunu had noted with concern media reports speculating about an imminent arrest of the National Commissioner of Police. "As the Ministry of Police, we have not been made aware of such impending arrest. We have also noted the response from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) on this speculation. We plead with the media to avoid any speculation on this as speculation of this nature has an adverse impact on the named person and also has an effect of destabilising the work of the South African Police Service," Mogotsi said.
Eyewitness News
4 days ago
- Eyewitness News
Crime Intelligence COO to remain in police custody after failure to disclose pending case against him
JOHANNESBURG - Crime Intelligence chief financial officer Philani Lushaba will remain in police custody following his failure to disclose that he has a pending case against him. Lushaba appeared alongside six crime intelligence senior officials, including the unit's head, Dumisani Khumalo, in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Friday. They were arrested on Thursday by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), facing charges of fraud and corruption. The matter relates to the appointment of Dineo Mokwele to the position of technical support system manager, a highly specialised division within Crime Intelligence responsible for national covert operations. IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame explained: 'Khumalo, Madondo, Lekalakala, Gabela, Ncube and Mokwele were granted R10,000 bail. They were ordered not to enter any premises of crime intelligence. 'Meanwhile, Lushaba will remain in custody as his matter is a schedule 6 criminal offence, owing to his pending case, and such did not reflect in his affidavit presented to the court for bail application… IDAC is ready to proceed with the trial.'
