PROFILE: Hawks’ Godfrey Lebeya — equipped, ethical and up to the task
Skilled, dedicated and having unfailing integrity are how those who have known him view the man who has been appointed to lead the Hawks
There has been nothing but warm praise for the appointment of advocate Godfrey Lebeya as the new head of the directorate for priority crime investigation, the Hawks.Whether one speaks to former colleagues, politicians or academics, the refrain is that he is a man of integrity and honesty who is dedicated to the task at hand.The endorsements on his LinkedIn page attest to the respect that he inspires among those who have worked with him.One can say that Lebeya (56) is tailor-made for his new position. Policing is his life — he has about 32 years of investigative experience in the police force. He acquired the managerial experience necessary for his new position when he was deputy national commissioner of police in charge of crime intelligence and detective services for five years. The knowledge of the law needed to underpin his work came through his doctorate in criminal law with a specific focus on organised crime.This focus will serve him well in the fight against cash-in-transit h...
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