Deputy police commissioner Bonang Mgwenya suspended after high-profile arrest
Deputy police national commissioner for human resource management Bonang Mgwenya has been suspended from the police force following her high-profile arrest.
Mgwenya appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.
She is out on R20 000 bail.
“The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Khehla John Sitole has suspended Deputy National Commissioner Bonang Mgwenya following damning allegations of her alleged involvement in crimes,” national police spokesperson Vish Naidoo confirmed on Thursday.
“After receiving a report on these charges from the Investigating Directorate, the national commissioner followed due process and suspended her yesterday with immediate effect pending a departmental investigation.”
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Qotoyi, who is also a member in the provincial legislature, was arrested last month with a group of people in Tsomo for the alleged mob killing of a man accused of theft. Police said nine male suspects were also arrested at the time of the incident and released on bail of R3000.
Meanwhile another high-ranking officer was also dismissed on Thursday in a bid to root out corruption from the police force.
“In a totally separate matter, the national commissioner has moments ago dismissed another lieutenant-general for her alleged involvement in corruption dating back to 2015. Details of this case will be provided at a later stage,” Naidoo added.
“This latest dismissal highlights the national commissioner's determination and resolve in rooting out corruption from within the SAPS.”
The pair join several other cops arrested by their own in connection with corruption and fraud in recent weeks.
