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Eyewitness News
09-07-2025
- Eyewitness News
WC Hawks boss Solomon Makgato appointed as acting head for SAPS crime intelligence division
JOHANNESBURG - Western Cape Hawks boss Solomon Makgato has been appointed as the acting head of the South African Police Service (SAPS)'s crime intelligence division. His appointment follows the arrest of current divisional commander Dumisani Khumalo. Khumalo, along with six other SAPS members, are facing several fraud and corruption charges for allegedly engineering the hiring of an inexperienced 30-year-old officer to a senior position within crime intelligence. At a media briefing on Wednesday, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola announced Makgatho would lead the intelligence division pending the outcomes of internal disciplinary processes. 'He brings to this position a wealth of experience and knowledge in the intelligence and detective space with 36 years' service in both environments. He holds a B-Tech degree in Policing as well as a National Diploma in Police Administration. We have full confidence in Major General Makgato, and we trust that his leadership will enhance efficiency and maintain stability with crime intelligence.'
TimesLIVE
24-05-2025
- TimesLIVE
Suspect to appear in court for threats against president and Cape Town mayor
A 28-year-old suspect was arrested in Germiston, Gauteng, for allegedly threatening President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and a company CEO. Western Cape Hawks spokesperson Brig Thandi Mbambo said the Hawks' Crime Against The State (CATS) unit made the arrest on Friday. 'On Monday May 12, a complainant, who is the CEO of a Cape Town-based company, allegedly received a voice message from the suspect, in which threats were made against the president. The suspect is also alleged to have sent multiple threatening messages targeting the complainant, her family and the mayor of Cape Town.' The suspect is being transported to Cape Town and is expected to appear in court on Monday where he will face a charge of intimidation.
