Department of IPID News
Department of IPID News, below are some of the articles relating to the IPID.
North West man shot dead with live ammo during protests – IPID
The man who was killed during protest action in the North West province was killed by live ammunition, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate has confirmed.
Corruption accused Beauty Phahlane still at her police post
Despite standing trial on corruption charges and a recommendation by IPID that she be suspended, Brigadier Beauty Phahlane is still in her post at the SAPS.
‘Back off!’ – McBride to rogue cops trying to bribe IPID
IPID head Robert McBride has pleaded for more resources to help fight “big corruption” in the SAPS.
Critical Crime Intelligence systems under threat of shutdown
Two separate suppliers have threatened to switch off critical IT systems at the police’s Crime Intelligence Division, putting the country’s security at risk.
Police a ‘matrix of corruption’ – IPID’s McBride
Independent Police Investigative Directorate head Robert McBride has slammed the police in Parliament, describing the way SAPS operates at its highest levels as a “matrix of corruption”.
IPID probes death of 62-year-old during Eastern Cape protest
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is investigating the death of a 62-year-old man, who died during a service delivery protest in Keiskammahoek, where police fired rubber bullets.
9 senior police officials to appear for Marikana murders
More than five years after the Marikana massacre, nine senior police officials are to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court in connection with the Marikana massacre.
More accused could be added to Phahlane corruption case
More accused might be added to the case against former acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane who has been charged with fraud, money laundering and corruption.
Captain KGB’s second bid for bail postponed
Former Crime Intelligence officer Morris “Captain KGB” Tshabalala’s second bid for bail has been postponed, after his legal team experienced difficulty obtaining the evidence they needed.
A look back into the case against Phahlane
It has been just over a year since it was revealed that then acting police commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane was being investigated for corruption by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate. Here is a look back at the case against him.
Sitole knew about Phahlane’s activities – IPID’s McBride
IPID head Robert McBride says there are high-ranking officials who know of the intimidation and threats faced by IPID investigators working on the corruption case of former police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane.
Another top cop probed for corruption
Reports say Lieutenant General Adeline Shezi allegedly used money linked with a police contractor for construction work at her house.
Lamoer case: IPID presents stats on how pervasive corruption is in SAPS
According to IPID’s statistics, there was a total of 540 consolidated cases of reported corruption within the SAPS in the period between 2007 and 2012. .
IPID welcomes new police appointees
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has welcomed the newly appointed police commissioners, saying it hoped to work collaboratively to ensure successful crime-fighting.
‘Captain KGB’ Tshabalala’s bail application postponed
Former crime intelligence officer Morris “Captain KGB” Tshabalala’s bail application, based on new facts, is expected to be heard next week, after his first bail application failed in January.
State withdraws child abuse charge against IPID head Robert McBride
The State has provisionally withdrawn a charge of child abuse against IPID head Robert McBride.
Cop in court for allegedly raping teen
A constable is expected in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court after being arrested for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate has confirmed.
McBride to call his youngest daughter as witness in child abuse case
IPID head Robert McBride will call one of his daughters as a witness for the defence in the child abuse case against him.
IPID explains how SAPS ‘Captain KGB’ was arrested, convicted, jailed… and then rehired
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has regaled MPs with an astonishing story in Parliament of how a South African Police Service captain was arrested, convicted, imprisoned, and later rehired.
Cops, co-accused to appear in court for allegedly supplying explosives to syndicates
Ten people, including three police officers, who were arrested for allegedly supplying a syndicate with commercial explosives, are to appear in court.