Suspended Richard Mdluli is out, at last
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula confirms that the suspended crime intelligence boss has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula on Wednesday continued with his restructuring of the police force, announcing the dismissal of longtime suspended crime intelligence head Lt-Gen Richard Mdluli. The long awaited move came almost a month after the ANC changed political leadership, when Cyril Ramaphosa was elected party president. Mdluli, an ally of President Jacob Zuma, is on trial for kidnapping and has weathered many allegations of fraud and corruption. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Mdluli received his full salary and bonuses in more than six years of suspension. Soon after his appointment, Mbalula fired acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane, who was embroiled in corruption allegations. He also announced the appointment of Gen Khehla Sitole as new police commissioner. Mbalula on Wednesday also took the unprecedented decision to call for the establishment of an independent interviewing panel to advise him on a short list of candidates to head elite investigating unit...
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