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Mkhwanazi tells Madlanga about Mogotsi’s ‘unfettered’ SAPS access

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Friday marks day three of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into allegations of criminal capture of the country’s criminal justice system. Evidence of WhatsApp conversations between KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and an apparent associate and friend of now suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu has offered South Africans a glimpse inside the core of the claims being made thus far. Mkhwanazi believes it’s “strange” that the mysterious Brown Mogotsi has had unfettered access to SAPS Crime Intelligence information, knew about developments in the ranks, and even the details of the minister’s daily diary. Specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan joins broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer in The Lead’s hotseat to take us through the day’s proceedings thus far. You can send host Graeme Raubenheimer a voice note with your questions or thoughts on this live to 072 562 3179. Mail your comments to: thelead@24.com. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
19 Sep English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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