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Deputy National Police Commissioner for Human Resources Management Lt. Gen. Bonang Mgwenya is challenging a suspension notice after her arrest on corruption, fraud and money laundering charges.
the high ranking The officer was allegedly involved in a fraud related to a multi-million dollar tender for emergency warning equipment.
National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole confirmed that Mgwenya was suspended “following convictions of her alleged involvement in crimes”.
Meanwhile, the national police spokesman, Brig Vish Naidoo, said that, in an unrelated matter, Sitole had fired another lieutenant general “for his alleged involvement in acts of corruption since 2015.”
Details of this case will be provided at a later stage.
“The SAPS is suffering a serious injury in the form of corruption. But as we continue to clean our ranks, the scar will remind us that we should never be hurt like this again, ”Sitole said.
Regarding the suspension of Mgwenya, TimesLIVE have seen the suspension notice documents Y received a confirmation from an anonymous source, who said: “She is suspended. In her place, another deputy is appointed ”.
In the notice, Sitole said: “You are hereby notified that your transfer of suspension under regulation 10 (1) of the SAPS disciplinary regulations, 2016, will be considered on the basis of your alleged serious misconduct.
“You have the right to submit written statements regarding possible suspension or temporary transfer.”
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