Crime intelligence boss pushes for bail relief to get back on the job

Crime Intelligence Dumisani Khumalo

Cape Town – The case of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo, accused of fraud and corruption alongside six others, has been postponed to 12 September.

Khumalo appeared in court on 13 August at the Pretoria Regional Court, following his arrest at OR Tambo International Airport by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).

According to EWN, three of Khumalo’s co-accused will appear in court next week to have their bail conditions amended,while Khumalo plans to submit an application to return to work after being reported for not attending the office and working from home.

In response to his application, the state is preparing applications against the four accused who wish to return to work after being accused of corruption and fraud.

“During their appearance in the Pretoria Regional Court, the court heard how four of the seven accused intend to make an application to amend their bail conditions, which will see them returning to work.

“This includes Khumalo, Mokwele, as well as Precious Madondo, head of the analysis centre at Crime Intelligence and Josias Lekalakala, Gauteng crime intelligence head, who will submit applications in court next week in favour of returning to work,” the report said.

According to the SABC, the accused were arrested in June by the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption – due to the appointment of Brigadier Dineo Mokwele to a senior position within SAPS Crime Intelligence – despite having not having the qualifications or policing skills.

“The charges stem from the alleged irregular appointment of Brigadier Dineo Mokwele to a senior position within SAPS Crime Intelligence, allegedly bypassing required vetting procedures and the procurement of two luxury buildings in Pretoria and Durban with a combined price tag of around R44 million,” said the report.

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