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Suspended top-cop Tiyani Hlungwani embroiled in a court battle with head of the unit to save his job
Suspended Brigadier Tiyani Hlungwani, who allegedly exposed corruption within the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Crime Intelligence unit, has gone…
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Sehlahle Fannie Masemola’s appointment as Police Commissioner welcomed
The ANC believes the appointment of Sehlahle Fannie Masemola as National Police Commissioner will restore public confidence and trust in…
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National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole denies Ramaphosa fired him
Outgoing National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole says he was not fired from his job by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Sitole…
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Bheki Cele reveals list of alleged July unrest instigators – report
The names of those said to be the instigators of last year’s devastating July unrest have been revealed. According to…
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7 331 police firearms & 10 million rounds of ammo stolen or lost over 10 years
Approximately 7 331 firearms and more than 10 million rounds of ammunition were stolen from the SAPS or lost over…
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SA deserves to know if sacked Khehla Sitole received golden handshake, says DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants details on former National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole’s dismissal. It said on Monday that the…
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DA demands details on Khehla Sitole’s dismissal as national police commissioner
The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants details on former National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole’s dismissal. It said that the public deserved…
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Calls mount for Ramaphosa to fire Bheki Cele following Khehla Sitole’s axing
While the termination of National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole has been widely welcomed by opposition parties and civil society,…
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Bheki Cele is an absolute clown, says John Steenhuisen
DA Party Leader, John Steenhuisen, says Police Minister Bheki Cele must also be relieved of his duties following the axing…
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DA welcomes Khehla Sitole’s axing, wants Police Minister Bheki Cele fired
The DA has welcomed the dismissal of Khehla Sitole as national police commissioner. However, the party’s Andrew Whitfield says President…
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Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole fired
President Cyril Ramaphosa has axed National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole. The commissioner’s last day at the SAPS will be 31…
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July riots: Bheki Cele says SSA failed to verify information on instigators
Police Minister Bheki Cele has revealed that cases have been withdrawn against two instigators behind the rampant looting and violent…
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Bheki Cele says Khehla Sitole conflict has been exaggerated
Police Minister Bheki Cele says the conflict between him and police commissioner Khehla Sitole has been exaggerated. He compared their…
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Khehla Sitole admits to meeting with Julius Malema, but says not over Bheki Cele’s removal
National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole on Tuesday hit back at claims that he was part of a plot to…
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Police Boss Bheki Cele fires another shot at Khehla Sitole
The working relationship between Police Minister Bheki Cele and national police commissioner General Khehla Sitole seems to still be rocky.…
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National Police Commissioner rejects claims
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole has rejected claims he didn’t cooperate with the IPID investigation into the assassination of top…
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Calls for speedy decision on Khehla Sitole’s future
President Cyril Ramaphosa must act fast to address issues surrounding Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole. That’s the view of Eldred de…
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IPID lays charges against Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole
A criminal case was lodged against the national police commissioner on 9 December coming from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.…
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KZN law enforcement taking no nonsense stance on crime over Christmas & New Year
Law enforcement agencies in KwaZulu-Natal said that they were ready to handle any situation over the Christmas period. Police Minister…
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Update: It was an off-duty cop who got killed in Sandton – Trouble for gunmen as police boss intervenes (VIDEO)
Gauteng police are searching for the gunmen who killed an off-duty police officer in full view of motorists and passersby…
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President Ramaphosa considering security cluster shake-up over July unrest – report
Sources have claimed that a shake-up of the security cluster is expected after President Cyril Ramaphosa was handed a draft…
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Police had enough money to aid July unrest; Bheki Cele tells SAHRC
Police Minister Bheki Cele says the Crime Intelligence (CI) unit had “enough money” to strengthen its capabilities during the civil…
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Commissioner Sitole was unavailable in lead up to Zuma incarceration, says Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele says National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole was unavailable in the lead up to former president Jacob…
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Action Society slams police commissioner after SAHRC testimony
Civil rights group Action Society has slammed national police commissioner Khehla Sitole after his testimony at the South African Human…
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Criminologist believes police could have acted before July unrest
Criminologist Guy Lamb says police could have acted swiftly before the July unrest that swept KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. This follows…
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Police commissioner Khehla Sitole unfit for office – Ipusa
The Independent Policing Union of South Africa is calling on the National Police Commissioner to step down. The union says…
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Khehla Sitole tells SAHRC hearing police didn’t have capacity to deal with July unrest
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole on Monday told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that police did not have…
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July riots: Khehla Sitole says SAPS were overstretched
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole says the SAPS could have done more during the July riots. He was testifying at…
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4 killed and 5 injured after shooting in Gqeberha
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole has mobilized a 72-hour police activation plan in Gqeberha after four people were killed and…
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Police commissioner Khehla Sitole could lose his job due for supporting Jacob Zuma
National police commissioner Khehla Sitole’s support of former president Jacob Zuma’s faction is one of the reasons he could lose…
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Bheki Cele launches safer festive season operation – Criminals must feel us & run
Police are focusing on gender-based violence, border security, and the contravention of road regulations this festive season. Police Minister Bheki…
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I have responded to the President – National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole is tight-lipped about his representations to the President on his suspension notice. The notice follows…
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President Ramaphosa studying Khehla Sitole’s response over looming suspension
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he received a response from National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole a day after the he announced…
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President Ramaphosa institutes inquiry into Khehla Sitole’s conduct
President Cyril Ramaphosa has instituted an inquiry into National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole’s alleged misconduct and fitness to hold office.…
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Police commissioner Khehla Sitole faces suspension – Presidency confirms
The Presidency has confirmed that national police commissioner Khehla Sitole is facing suspension and has been invited to make a…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to decide Khehla Sitole’s future
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole has made representations to President Cyril Ramaphosa as to why he should not be suspended.…
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National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole served with a suspension notice
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole has been served with a notice of intention to suspend him. In January, a court…
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Call for joint efforts in fighting GBV
Young people are being urged to take a stand against gender-based violence. Officials warn that the number of rape and…
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Bheki Cele dismisses SAPS devolution
Police Minister Bheki Cele is vehemently opposed to handing over control of the South African Police Services to be managed…
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7 suspects nabbed for murder of Gauteng health official
Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of the senior finance official at the Gauteng health department,…
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Another suspected looting instigator arrested
A joint intelligence-led investigation has resulted in the arrest of another suspect alleged to be involved in the violent looting…
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Police top brass allegedly ignored early warning intelligence reports warning of unrest
Police commissioner Khehla Sitole was missing in action during last month’s riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, according to police minister…
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Increased police deployment expected ahead of Jacob Zuma trial
Police Commissioner, Khehla Sitole, is reportedly extending the deployment of officers to hotspots in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. This is…
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DA calls for SAPS devolution
The Democratic Alliance is calling for a devolution of the South African Police Services (Saps) after its National Commissioner Khehla…
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SAPS Deputy Commissioner Sindile Mfazi has died
The Deputy National Commissioner of Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Sindile Mfazi, has passed away on Friday due to COVID-19 related…
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Police approach Raymond Zondo for guidance on Jacob Zuma arrest
The SAPS has approached Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on guidance as to what to do, in light of the…
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Onus now on ConCourt to give clarity on Jacob Zuma arrest, says Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele on Tuesday said that the onus was now on the Constitutional Court to give officers clarity…
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Bheki Cele & Sitole to be among first in police sector to get COVID-19 jab on Monday
The SAPS will kick off its COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Soweto on Monday. The plan is to immunize over 180,000…
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Jacob Zuma to appeal unappealable prison sentence – report
Despite the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) this week making it clear that President Jacob Zuma will not be allowed to appeal…
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23 linked to truck hijackings arrested in Midrand
Twenty-three suspects linked to truck hijackings have been arrested on Friday. Authorities swooped in on the suspects while they were…
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