Johnathan Paoli
Former Deputy National Police Commissioner for Support Services Lieutenant-General Francinah Vuma told Parliament on Wednesday that she believes she was pushed out of active service because she pursued disciplinary investigations against senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officials.
She made the statements while appearing before the ad hoc committee that is investigating allegations of political interference in and criminal infiltration of the country’s justice system.
“My suspicion was that because I was busy with these matters, making follow-ups and ensuring that disciplinary steps were taken in the relevant business units, it might have been one of the reasons they decided to remove me from office,” Vuma said.
Vuma said she was suspended for three and a half years on full pay while another officer was appointed in an acting capacity to perform the same role.
“While they are paying me money, they are appointing other lieutenant generals to
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