Senthumule ‘typical example’ of manipulative cops, says Mkhwanazi
General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi tore into what he says is Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Khosi Senthumule’s portrayal of herself as an upright police officer.
During his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, suspended deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya alleged that Senthumule had received money from controversial businessman, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, to fund her cosmetic surgery.
When she appeared before the ad hoc committee, Senthumule asked to stand and show members of Parliament that she paid for her own ‘BBL’ (Brazilian Butt Lift) in 2023, and that she has the papers to prove it.
She, however, admitted to attending a party at Sibiya’s home in 2024, where Matlala’s wife was a guest.
In her testimony before both the commission and the committee, Senthumule criticised Minister Senzo Mchunu’s decision to disband the political killings task team (PKTT).
Senthumule recalled being informed by Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo that the Minister wanted the 121 dockets, which were under investigation by the PKTT, moved to Detective Services.
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However, on Wednesday, Mkhwanazi warned lawmakers against taking everything they hear at the committee at face value.
“Honourable Sauls says even Mkhwanazi has holes. I agree. We all have our downfalls…Senthumule comes here with her own things, and when she leaves, she is more like a celebrity.”
He played the recording of a conversation between the suspended deputy commissioner and Senthumule in which she criticises National Commissioner Fannie Masemola, Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo, and the work of the PKTT.
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“I removed her when I was at Crime Intelligence, and nobody asked why. She is a person who acts to be doing good, but when she speaks to Sibiya, you can tell that she’s not a good person,” Mkhwanazi told MPs.
When asked to explain, he alleged that Senthumule was among those who abused the Crime Intelligence secret slush fund.
“It’s attending functions, parties, and using that money. In 2012, when I was acting, I asked the entire management of crime intelligence to move away temporarily while we launched an investigation.”
At the centre of allegations about operations at the country’s crime intelligence are the alleged abuses of secret service funds."
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