Top Cop Suspended Amid Political Killings Task Team Scandal

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Deputy Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, has been placed on “special leave” amid serious allegations of interference in the disbandment of a political killings task team. His suspension follows damning claims by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who also implicated Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Phemelo speaks to Ian Cameron, Chair of Parliament’s Police Portfolio Committee, for insight into what this means for the integrity of policing in South Africa.
15 Jul 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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