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The Citizen
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Ex-Nelson Mandela bodyguard Andre Lincoln dies at 63
Lincoln passed away on Friday at the age of 63 after a long illness. Late former Nelson Mandela's bodyguard and anti-gang unit boss Major-General Andre Lincoln has been remembered for his tenacity in fighting crime. Lincoln passed away on Friday at the age of 63 after a long illness. Condolences Western Cape police oversight and community safety MEC Anroux Marais sent her condolences to the family of Lincoln and also to the law enforcement fraternity. Marais described Lincoln as a dedicated public servant whose contribution to policing would leave a lasting legacy. 'Major-General Lincoln's contribution to improving safety in the Western Cape will continue to form part of the legacy he leaves behind. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.' ALSO READ: Police officer accidentally shoots and kills colleague during KZN operation 'Strong and resilient' Lincoln's daughter Nikki expressed profound love for her dad. 'A part of me thought you would live forever. You were always so strong and so resilient, imagining life without you was so impossible, I let myself believe in the impossible. Rest in peace, daddy. 'I don't know how be a person without a father, I don't know how to navigate life without your wisdom. I love you forever. You took a piece of my heart with you, but I know a piece of yours will stay here with me,' Nikki said. Biography As a committed combatant in uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) during the liberation struggle, Lincoln operated as an intelligence officer working to dismantle apartheid's machinery of oppression. Lincoln was appointed by Nelson Mandela to head the Presidential Investigation Task Unit a key agency formed to fight organised crime and corruption. It was during this period that Lincoln's valour saved the life of Mandela, foiling an assassination attempt. Lincoln was appointed head of the anti-gang unit in 2018. Misconduct The top cop and besieged police Crime Intelligence (CI) boss Peter Jacobs were embroiled with former police boss Jeremey Veary in allegations of misconduct in an internal investigation centred on the murder of Anti-Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear. The probe relates to what Jacobs did, or failed to do, when police received a warning of a threat on Kinnear's life. Kinnear was gunned down on 18 September, two weeks after police received credible information that his phone was being illegally tracked, with fears that the surveillance was a precursor to an attack. Malicious prosecution In 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) threw out Lincoln's malicious prosecution claim against the state. In 1998, Lincoln, then the commander of the Presidential Investigative Task Unit, was brought up on a string of charges, including theft and fraud. Among the accusations was that known Sicilian mob boss Vito Palazzolo paid Lincoln's expenses on a trip to Angola. Lincoln was convicted on 17 of 47 counts and sentenced to nine years in prison. Both the conviction and sentence were overturned on appeal and Lincoln launched a civil suit against the police, claiming R15 million. The case was initially dismissed, but again he took it on appeal and was successful, with the majority judgment of a full bench of the Western Cape High Court finding no 'reasonable or probable cause to set the law in motion for the prosecution'. Retirement He retired in 2021. Lincoln is survived by his wife, Shereen, and their children. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. NOW READ: WATCH: How Olorato Mongale murder suspect 'confessed' [VIDEO]
IOL News
24-05-2025
- IOL News
Major Bruma raid: 35 arrests and R20 million in counterfeit goods seized
Police in Johannesburg have seized counterfeit goods worth over R20 million and arrested 35 people Image: Supplied Gauteng police arrested 35 people and seized counterfeit goods worth over R20 million during a major operation in Bruma, east of Johannesburg. According to police, they acted on intelligence which led to the execution of search and seizure warrants under the Customs and Excise Act and the Counterfeit Goods Act. The operation was part of a coordinated effort involving several law enforcement and regulatory agencies, aimed at cracking down on the illegal trade of fake goods. They acted on intelligence which led to the execution of search and seizure warrants under the Customs and Excise Act Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ "Led by the SAPS National Counterfeit Goods Unit, the operation included support from the Gauteng Provincial Counterfeit Goods Unit, Crime Intelligence, Public Order Policing (POP), the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), the Department of Home Affairs, SARS Customs, the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), brand protectors, Crime Prevention Wardens, and private security companies. "The operation resulted in the arrest of 35 individuals. One suspect was arrested for contravening the Counterfeit Goods Act while 34 foreign nationals were arrested for contravening the Immigration Act," the police said Police in Johannesburg have seized counterfeit Image: Supplied
eNCA
10-05-2025
- eNCA
Buys remembered as a committed police officer
BLOEMFONTEIN - Mourners in Bloemfontein have paid tribute to Constable Keamogetswe Buys, remembering her as a devoted Christian and a committed police officer. She's one of three Crime Intelligence officers recovered from the Hennops River last week. Constables Buys and Cebekhulu Linda were on their way to Limpopo for deployment, accompanied by Linda's partner, Constable Boipelo Senoge. The car is believed to have veered off the road and crashed into the water. Their vehicle and bodies were found days later, following an extensive search.
Eyewitness News
09-05-2025
- Eyewitness News
Court hears details of expenses corruption-accused Richard Mdluli ran up on overseas trips
JOHANNESBURG - Transactions made on lavish overseas trips have taken centre stage at the corruption trial of former Crime Intelligence boss, Richard Mdluli. Mdluli and two other former senior police officers are accused of looting the service's slush fund between 2008 and 2012. This week, the trio pleaded not guilty to the theft, fraud and corruption cases against them. Former top cops Mdluli, Heine Barnard and Solomon Lazarus are accused of regularly digging into the SAPS' slush coffers to fund their personal lifestyle expenses and lavish overseas trips where big purchases were made. On Friday, those trips – two to Singapore and one in China, all in 2009 - were detailed by investigating officer, Colonel Kobus Roelofse. Roelofse honed in on the China trip, which Mdluli took with his then-wife. "Roof rent accommodation 500 yuan, mini bar meals 19 yuan from the same hotel for accused number 1. The following day, 500 yuan for accommodation." The State will also detail how Mdluli allegedly looted R100,000 for two business-class flight tickets for this trip. Other private expenses that prosecutors believe Mdluli submitted claims for to the State Security Agency were sightseeing, clothing and electronic goods.
Eyewitness News
27-04-2025
- Eyewitness News
R400,000 worth of cocaine and crystal meth seized in Stellenbosch
JOHANNESBURG - Two suspects have been arrested for the possession of drugs with an estimated street value of R400,000. Stellenbosch police and Crime Intelligence searched a property in Kayamandi when they arrested two suspects who were found with copious amounts of cocaine and crystal meth. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says the suspects will appear in the Stellenbosch Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 29 April. 'The members searched a premises in Bassi Street, where they seized a large amount of cocaine and crystal meth. They arrested two Nigerian nationals for dealing in drugs. The suspects also face charges in terms of the Immigration Act.'
