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TimesLIVE
6 hours ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
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.
News24
7 hours ago
- Politics
- News24
Ramaphosa drops DA deputy minister; Top cop arrested: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day. News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. DA supports Budget 3.0, despite Whitfield axing - The DA will support the national Budget despite the party's deputy minister being axed from the government of national unity (GNU). - DA leader John Steenhuisen challenged President Ramaphosa to prove the DA is a trustworthy partner within 48 hours. - Steenhuisen stated the DA is prioritising South Africa's interests over party politics by voting for the bill. Police Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo arrested - Major-General Dumisani Khumalo, the SA Police Service Crime Intelligence (CI) boss, has been arrested by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) for alleged unlawful senior appointments. - This is the second arrest of senior CI officers in two weeks, following the arrest of Major-General Philani Lushaba and others for allegedly covering up a burglary at Lushaba's home. - Khumalo will be transported to a police station in Pretoria for processing. DEAR TAXPAYER | Tembisa Hospital 'kingpin' faces SARS charges as R500m corruption web widens - Stefan Govindraju, a key figure in the R2.3-billion Tembisa Hospital procurement scandal, faces criminal tax charges for allegedly failing to submit tax returns for his company, Fuligenix. - Govindraju controlled over 56 companies that received nearly R450 million in dubious tenders from Tembisa Hospital, flagged as potentially fraudulent by murdered whistleblower Babita Deokaran. - An investigation revealed Govindraju's network was wider than previously known, with five additional entities and R16 million in payments, and the SIU uncovered severe procurement irregularities, fraud, and money laundering. 'We both die, or you die alone': How one woman fought off gunman who tried to rape her - Onkabetse Zandile Mashile fought off a gun-wielding attacker who ambushed, strangled, and attempted to rape her. - Mashile criticised the police for their lack of response, even with the attacker's location from her phone tracker. - Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a robbery with a firearm case was opened and encouraged the victim to report the allegations of policing failing to assist her. Misha Jordaan/Gallo Images via Getty Images 'We can't kill mining for fresh air' says Mantashe on Karoo fracking - Minister Gwede Mantashe is advocating for the revival of shale gas exploration in the Karoo to address South Africa's looming gas shortage. - Mantashe criticises South Africa's inaction, stating the country behaves like it doesn't want to save itself despite the impending depletion of gas resources from Mozambique. - He says that once environmental regulations are received from the DFFE, the moratorium on fracking will be lifted, inviting investment in Karoo's shale gas. Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images 'I almost jumped on him!' Lood back with the Boks after nightmare two years - Lood de Jager is making a comeback to the Springboks after overcoming injuries and a heart condition, partnering with Jean Kleyn for the Barbarians clash. - Teammates and coach Rassie Erasmus praise De Jager's resilience, skill, and dedication to the game, highlighting his importance to the team. - De Jager expresses his excitement to be back, acknowledging the competition at lock and his motivation to contribute to the Springboks. Show Comments ()
The Citizen
8 hours ago
- The Citizen
Top Saps crime intelligence boss arrested for R45m property deals
Major General Dumisani Khumalo was arrested over luxury property purchases worth R45 million without ministerial approval. The National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate (ID) has arrested Crime Intelligence boss, Major General Dumisani Khumalo, in connection with a corruption investigation involving R45 million in property deals. Khumalo, who heads Crime Intelligence within the South African Police Service (Saps), was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday following an 'extensive' probe into the alleged unlawful purchase of two luxury properties. A boutique hotel in Pretoria North, worth R22.7 million, and a commercial building in Berea, Durban, valued at R22.8 million, were allegedly purchased without proper ministerial approval. Co-accused Saps CFO reportedly missing 'Khumalo is believed to have played a key role in authorising the deals alongside Saps Crime Intelligence Chief Financial Officer Major General Philani Lushaba, who has reportedly gone missing amid the investigation,' said the Investigating Directorate in a statement on Thursday afternoon. 'The directorate's move marks a significant step in tackling alleged corruption within law enforcement's upper ranks.' Further charges and court appearances are anticipated in the coming days, the directorate added. ALSO READ: Parliament criticises police's 'lethargy' when responding to missing persons cases The National Commissioner of the Saps, General Fannie Masemola, confirmed Khumalo's arrest while speaking on the side with the media at an integrated parade of law enforcement officers in Cape Town. 'I also picked it up now from the provincial commissioner of Gauteng. He just told me that he [Khumalo] has been arrested by ID. That's all I can say. What for? I don't know,' Masemola said. [WATCH] National Police Commissioner Gen. Fannie Masemola confirms the arrest of crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen. Dumisani Khumalo.#Newzroom405 June 26, 2025 Ian Cameron, the chairperson of parliament's portfolio committee on police, tweeted that Khumalo's arrest sends more shockwaves through the policing community in South Africa. 'Leadership crisis within Saps' – Cameron This arrest comes just weeks after Lushaba failed to report for duty and could not be reached after being questioned by prosecutors about the R45-million property scandal. The portfolio committee chairperson said this raises deep concern about the integrity crisis within the senior management of the Saps. He called for an urgent skills audit, integrity audit and full review of Saps management. 'This development again raises serious concerns about the integrity and leadership crisis within Saps senior management. I repeat, a skills audit, integrity audit and urgent review of management is essential,' Cameron said. 🚨BREAKING🚨 The arrest of the SAPS Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence, Lieutenant General Khumalo, sends more shockwaves through the policing community in SA. Just a few weeks after another general (Lushaba) was also arrested. This development again raises serious… — Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) June 26, 2025 NOW READ: Two SANDF members arrested for murder of Lieutenant Colonel
News24
10 hours ago
- News24
Police Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo arrested
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has arrested SA Police Service Crime Intelligence (CI) boss Major-General Dumisani Khumalo in connection with alleged unlawful senior appointments. News24 understands that Khumalo was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday afternoon. Three sources with direct knowledge of the events confirmed the arrest to News24. It is the second time senior CI officers have been arrested in the space of two weeks by IDAC officers. Earlier this month, Major-General Philani Lushaba - CI's chief financial officer as well as two CI officers - Colonel Glen Hudson and Colonel Eugene Pitout - together with police detective Captain Jonny Mogashwa were arrested in connection with an alleged cover-up of a burglary at Lushaba's home. His state firearm, cellphone and laptop were taken by a sex worker whom he had brought back to the house in February 2022. Lushaba is believed to have made misleading statements to the police initially in an attempt to hide the circumstances of the theft. READ | Crime Intelligence CFO, co-accused granted bail in sex worker burglary cover-up Mogashwa was the initial investigating officer, and Hudson and Pitout are believed to have assisted Lushaba in the cover-up by changing statements in the docket and retrieving the stolen items. As a result, they are facing 10 charges for corruption, defeating the ends of justice, and perjury. All four were granted bail and told to hand over their passports. Khumalo will be transported to a police station in Pretoria, where he will be processed.
