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The Herald
09-07-2025
- The Herald
Cape Hawks boss named as acting crime intelligence commissioner
Veteran police officer Maj-Gen Solomon Makgato, head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations in the Western Cape, has been seconded to crime intelligence as acting divisional commissioner. This follows the arrest of Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo and six others for alleged corruption. National police boss Gen Fannie Masemola, making the announcement on Wednesday, said the seven senior officers have been temporarily transferred within the organisation pending more information. 'Crime intelligence remains a cornerstone of the SA Police Service (SAPS), essential for proactively identifying criminal networks, preventing organised crime and guiding resource allocation to safeguard national security. Its effectiveness directly impacts the SAPS' ability to combat escalating crime threats. 'Maj-Gen Makgato brings to the position a wealth of experience and knowledge in the intelligence and detective space with 36 years service in the two environments. 'We trust his leadership will enhance efficiency and maintain stability with crime intelligence.' TimesLIVE
News24
02-07-2025
- News24
O'Sullivan gives Masemola one day to suspend dodgy crime intelligence heads, or else...
Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan has threatened to take legal action against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola if he doesn't suspend seven crime intelligence officers arrested for fraud and corruption. The officers, including crime intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and chief financial officer Philani Lushaba, were arrested by Idac for irregularly appointing someone to a senior position and were released on R10 000 bail each. O'Sullivan gave Masemola until 3 July to suspend the officers or face a court application compelling their suspension in the public interest. Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan has warned National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola that he will bring a court application compelling the police to suspend the seven crime intelligence officers implicated in fraud and corruption. Last week, the National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) arrested crime intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo, the unit's chief financial officer Philani Lushaba, and other police officials: Nosipho Madondo, Josias Lekalakala, Zwelithini Gabela, Phindile Ncube and Dineo Mokwele. Their charges relate to the irregular employment of Mokwele in a senior position of brigadier in technical support services. The group is alleged to have colluded in unlawfully appointing Mokwele to a top post. Khumalo, Lushaba, Lekalakala, Gabela, Ncube and Mokwele were granted R10 000 bail each. They were ordered not to enter any premises belonging to crime intelligence. READ: Crime intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo arrested on corruption charges In a letter sent to Masemola on Tuesday, lawyers representing O'Sullivan's nonprofit charitable organisation Forensics for Justice said Masemola had until Wednesday to implement the suspension of the seven police officials, as per the police's own prescripts. Forensics for Justice aims to expose and take action against corrupt office-bearers in the criminal justice system and other state-owned entities. Law firm Darryl Furman and Associates said O'Sullivan has been investigating some or all of the above-named officials since last year and had cause to provide a detailed file to the Office of the Inspector General of Intelligence in respect of corruption, nepotism and abuse of office. Our client is, therefore, pleased with the action taken by Idac and notes that the accused persons have all been charged with very serious offences, with six of the seven being released on bail. In the circumstances, we have been instructed to request that you urgently advise us of your intentions with regard to the suspension of the accused persons. Letter Furman said there is much public interest in the unacceptably high rate of crime in South Africa, especially when it is being perpetrated by five generals and two brigadiers, such as the accused. 'The public has the right to know what you, as the accounting officer of the SA Police Service, are doing about the accused persons. The public has a right to hear that they have been suspended or are being suspended,' the letter read. Furman warned Masemola that he was instructed to bring an urgent application to compel the police to act. Furman reminded Masemola that on 26 June at 7.41pm, O'Sullivan, the founder of Forensics for Justice, had sent him a message in respect of the accused. The message indicated that O'Sullivan understood Masemola has privately promised not to suspend Khumalo. The text to Masemola reads: I understand you have privately stated you will NOT suspend him, or any of the others going down with him. You are given until Monday to suspend them all, or I will launch an urgent application in the high court and will also call for your suspension. Louis Vuitton bag for the wife or not. Letter O'Sullivan's reference to the Louis Vuitton bag relates to allegations in which Masemola and other senior officials are accused of being gifted with money and expensive bags during a presentation by a prospective service provider who later raked in millions from the police service. '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 the last 20 years it has been led by criminals. More importantly, if the accused persons are not suspended from their duties, they have the opportunity to not only attempt to cover their tracks, but also continue to commit further crimes,' the letter read. O'Sullivan said the fact that Lushaba, who controls a budget of R600 million, is languishing in prison, awaiting trial, begs the question: Do his colleagues bring his laptop to him in prison, so that he may effect electronic transfers?' The letter concluded: Finally, our instructions are to advise you, as we hereby do, that unless we receive your response by the close of business on 2 July 2025 to the effect that the accused persons are all to be suspended, pending disciplinary action, our client shall assume that you will not suspend the accused persons. Letter Furman said the instructions were to prepare and launch an urgent application in the high court to obtain an order that the accused be suspended, in the public interest. It was unclear whether the seven were suspended at the time of publication. The police had not responded to requests for comment by the time of publication.
The Herald
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
DA welcomes arrest of crime intelligence head, other top cops
The DA has welcomed the arrest of head of crime intelligence Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo and three other top figures in the crime intelligence division. The DA said others who had been arrested were Brig Daniel Ncube, Brig Nozipho Madondo and a Maj-Gen Gabela. 'This is a welcomed step in rescuing an organisation on the brink of collapse. This points to yet another serious breach of trust within a critical state institution tasked with performing our nation's policing functions and mandate,' DA spokesperson on state security Dianne Kohler Barnard said. She said the DA will undertake a watching brief on the case. 'In February of this year, the DA wrote to the inspector-general of intelligence, Imtiaz Fazel, after it was uncovered that crime intelligence allegedly spent R22.8m on the purchase of a highly questionable commercial property in Berea, Durban, and R22.7m on a luxury boutique hotel in Pretoria North.' She said these purchases were allegedly authorised by crime intelligence CFO Maj-Gen Philani Lushaba and Khumalo. 'These properties were purchased and seem to be just a tip of the iceberg which, being revealed, threatens to sink crime intelligence once and for all,' she said. Barnard said just over 10 days ago, Maj-Gen Lushaba, the CFO of the crime intelligence division, handed himself over to police after it emerged that a sex worker had allegedly stolen his state-issued firearm and laptop. He subsequently lied about the matter which led to his eventual arrest. 'We expect more arrests to follow of very high-ranking and senior police officials. After years of Zuma-era state capture and corruption Crime Intelligence essentially became a cash cow for Zuma-aligned cronies. 'We call on minister Senzo Mchunu to ensure that the full might of the law prevails and that these arrests lead to the imprisonment of those found guilty of wrongdoing. 'The DA hoped that at last crime intelligence was rising out of the Richard Mdluli era, but sadly for South Africa, that is not the case,' she said. TimesLIVE
News24
03-06-2025
- General
- News24
Tebogo Thobejane pleas for privacy as ex-boyfriend's attempted murder bail hearing postponed
It was yet another brief appearance at the Alexandra Magistrates' Court on Monday, 19 May. Appearing for the second time in the case of his alleged plot to murder socialite and actress Tebogo Thobejane, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala stood bold in an all-black outfit. Matlala was arrested on 14 May in Midrand by a crime intelligence unit after a two-year-long investigation into an incident that took place at a Sandton club. In October 2023, Tebogo was outside Saints Champagne Lounge with her friend and her driver when three hit-men fired multiple shots at them, leaving her unscathed but her friend wheelchair-bound. Two of the hitmen, Musa Kekana and Floyd Mabusela, were then arrested about a year later, marking a breakthrough in the case. In a recent statement by Tebogo, she laments how difficult the past two years have been. 'One of the hardest parts of this entire experience has been facing the people who were with me that night - the ones who were hurt alongside me. I've had to find the strength to express my sorrow to their families, and to live with the pain that they were affected because of a situation tied to me. It's something that stays with me everyday.' She adds that she's on a journey of healing and is thankful for the grace and support she's received. 'Despite everything, I remain incredibly grateful to the family for showing me grace, compassion and not placing blame where there is already so much hurt. I will continue to pray for them and support their healing too.' More than anything, she's hopeful that justice will prevail. Meanwhile, the man behind it all is set to remain in police custody until his formal bail hearing set to sit on 30 May. Both the state and Matlala's attorneys agreed upon this in the last appearance due to electricity problems. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirms the postponement. 'The Alexandra Magistrates' Court has postponed Vusimuzi Matlala's (49) bail application to 30 May 2025, for a formal bail hearing, following an agreement between both parties due to the unavailability of electricity.' The NPA concluded by saying that the accused will remain in custody pending his formal bail application. It was also revealed that Matlala would be represented by a new legal team. Speaking to Drum on the sidelines, Matlala's previous attorney advocate Cyril Mlotshwa confirmed that Matlala's family have appointed a new instructing attorney. 'We are from outside the jurisdiction (KZN) so we are not familiar with these surroundings, so it makes sense.'
