ARREST OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL DUMISANI KHUMALO @KASIBC_AFRICA

ARREST OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL DUMISANI KHUMALO @KASIBC_AFRICA

ONLINE EDITOR @KKASIBC_AFRIA

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is concerned about the arrest of Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, the Head of South Africa’s Crime Intelligence Division, a development that once again exposes the deep rot within of South Africa’s law enforcement agencies. Lt. Khumalo’s arrest, reportedly linked to unlawful senior appointments within crime intelligence, is a scandal of national significance. 

It comes at a time when crime intelligence is expected to lead in the fight against gender-based violence, cashin-transit heists, cross-border drug and sex trafficking, and the broader web of organised criminal networks that are tearing our communities apart. Instead, we are faced with the reality that the very head of this unit, appointed to restore credibility after years of dysfunction, is now in police custody, alongside senior officers including Brigadier Daniel Ncube, Brigadier Nozipho Madondo, and Major-General Gabela. This signals not only the collapse of internal integrity within the SAPS, but also systemic failure in intelligence vetting, and institutional leadership.  

The EFF has long argued that South Africa’s law enforcement bodies are politically polluted, unable to act independently, and often used as instruments of corruption. The arrest of Lt. Khumalo is not an isolated scandal, it is the latest symptom of a sick, and hollowed-out policing system, which urgently requires structural overhaul. 

In particular, this arrest should also be looked at in light of the recent revelations by National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the broader law enforcement architecture has been infiltrated by criminal and political interests. 

That the head of crime intelligence could allegedly secure or facilitate appointments through corrupt means raises urgent questions about the legitimacy of all actions, investigations, and strategies taken under his leadership. 

The EFF finds it necessary to highlight that if crime intelligence in South Africa is compromised, who is watching the syndicates? Who is dismantling the cartels? Who is protecting whistleblowers? The implications are far-reaching. 

We, therefore, demand full transparency and accountability from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), the SAPS, and the Ministry of Police. While the IDAC has refused to engage the public regarding the details of the arrest, the public has a right to know the full extent of the allegations against Lt. Khumalo; how far-reaching these unlawful appointments and related misconduct were; who may have benefited politically or financially from Lt. Khumalo’s leadership; whether any high-profile investigations were derailed or manipulated under his watch; and most importantly, what mechanisms have failed to prevent this from happening. 

The EFF also calls for a full, thorough, and independent investigation in this regard. The safety and security of the people of South Africa cannot rest in the hands of compromised individuals. 

Crime intelligence must be led by individuals of impeccable ethics, professional independence, and a proven track record of protecting the nation.  

 

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