By Johnathan Paoli
Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, continued his testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, presenting a web of links between suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, one of his alleged close protectors, and an organised crime suspect previously seen exchanging a bag with a Hawks officer.
Khumalo’s evidence painted a troubling picture of infiltration, corruption, and protection rackets within the South African Police Service (SAPS), suggesting that professional criminals have positioned themselves close to senior officers, a trend he said is eroding discipline and making life increasingly difficult for honest junior investigators.
“Professional criminals in syndicates and cartels tend to stay close to higher levels, making it harder for lower-level officers to act,” Khumalo said.
The Ccommission was shown new CCTV footage of Hawks Warrant Officer Sabelo Nkosi, attached to organised crime under Sibiya’s command, arriving at the Johannesburg mansion of Katiso “KT” Molefe on 27 November
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