An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe
Summary
A commission in South Africa is investigating corruption within the police, involving alleged connections between organized crime and government officials. A retired judge is leading the public inquiry, and a parallel inquiry by parliament is also underway. The investigations have revealed claims of a drug cartel with political ties and the death of a witness who testified.Key Facts
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa set up a commission to investigate corruption in the police.
- Police Minister Senzo Mchunu was suspended due to allegations of connections to crime groups.
- Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi claims organized crime has infiltrated the government.
- Retired Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga is leading a public inquiry into the allegations.
- The "Big Five Cartel" is alleged to be a drug trafficking network with political connections.
- Businessman Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala is implicated in the cartel and faces 25 criminal charges.
- A witness at the inquiry was murdered after providing evidence.
- The cartel allegedly influences the criminal justice system and was behind dissolving a task force investigating political murders.
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