Mfazi family calls for review of report on Phala Phala scandal
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“The family of former Eastern Cape police boss Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi has called for a review of public protector Kholeka Gcaleka’s 2023 report on the Phala Phala scandal.”
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“The unclassified Ipid report, released last week, implicates President Cyril Ramaphosa and Major General Wally Rhoode in alleged contraventions of the Criminal Procedure Act.”
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“Ipid found that the PPU, under Rhoode, abused state resources and conducted an unauthorised investigation into the theft, allegedly invoking Ramaphosa’s name.”
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“Rhoode had previously maintained that Mfazi had been briefed about the theft of foreign currency and was aware of subsequent actions taken.”
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“The public protector’s June 2023 report cleared Ramaphosa of violating the executive ethics code in relation to the incident.”
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“The public protector noted that no evidence had been provided to support Rhoode’s claim that he had reported the matter to Mfazi.”
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“The latest Ipid findings appear to further distance Mfazi from any alleged cover-up.”
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“Ipid found that Rhoode was not reporting within Mfazi’s chain of command, but directly to then national police commissioner Khehla Sithole.”
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“Ipid also found no evidence that Mfazi had been informed of the theft itself.”
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“Rhoode is said to have reported only a 'breach of security', without disclosing the alleged multimillion-rand theft.”
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“The findings support testimony by Philasande Dotyeni that Mfazi only became aware of the full extent of the incident in June 2020.”
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“Mfazi’s widow said key actions linked to the alleged cover-up had already taken place without his knowledge.”
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“The family has approached the United Nations Human Rights Council, alleging a failure by the South African government to adequately investigate Mfazi’s death.”
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“The family is calling for a special rapporteur to probe his killing as a possible extrajudicial act.”
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“The family has provided a booklet compiled by Mfazi documenting his investigations into several high-profile cases.”
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“At the time of his death, Mfazi was involved in a number of sensitive probes, including a R1.6bn personal protective equipment fraud case.”
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“Dockets on his desk reportedly included the Phala Phala matter, a R6.1bn police forensic systems contract and the assassination of Charl Kinnear.”
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“The renewed calls come amid a public petition, #JusticeForMfazi, aiming to gather one-million signatures for a parliamentary inquiry.”
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“The petition is expected to close on July 8, marking five years since Mfazi’s death.”
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“Mfazi’s policing career spanned decades, including roles as Western Cape deputy provincial commissioner from 2003 to 2008.”
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“He later held senior positions at SAPS national headquarters, including deputy national commissioner for management advisory services.”
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“He also acted as national police commissioner.”
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