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Mdluli would be moved to 'another position as determined' by acting national commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, he told the National Assembly during debate on his budget vote.

Mthethwa said he had noted the “recent utterances, public discussions, and at times misrepresentation and misunderstanding” of SAPS processes by some in society, particularly in relation to the crucial crime intelligence division.

Allegations of mismanagement of funds and nepotism were levelled against Mdluli.

The Inspector General of Intelligence had oversight of crime intelligence’s financial management, he said.

“As part of her mandate, she is further able to look into any other issue that may arise in the course of this investigation. And contrary to what the media is saying, this investigation is still in process. We are not going to be subjected to any public, analysts’ or media courts,” Mthethwa said.

There had been unfortunate public accusations and counter-accusations within SAPS management. What seemed to have sparked this was a widely-reported letter, which Mdluli was reported to have written to, among others, Mthethwa as police minister.

“This letter seems to have political connotations and has caused tensions within the management of the SAPS.

“It alludes to some conspiracy theory, of some in management ganging up against him.

“I have instituted a task team, led by the state law adviser to investigate such allegations, because they are so serious as to suggest the meddling of policing functions in politics.” 

While this probe was under way, he had, in consultation with the acting national commissioner, decided that Mdluli should be shifted from his current position, as the head of crime intelligence and moved to another division, as determined by the Mkhwanazi.

To this end, Mdluli had been informed of the decision and had pledged his support to the process.

“We shall therefore allow and observe this process to be carried through without any undue interference,” Mthethwa said.

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May 9, 2012

RobinH

And on another site this: "An affidavit by Tokyo Sexwale requesting a probe into crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli's alleged abuse of state resources was reportedly stolen from a lawyer's home." Let the games begin!
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May 9, 2012

Iwe

When would Zuma empire move out? I am tired of this now tjeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer
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May 9, 2012

Dusc

Long fingers commen isnt it so tired off these Models of south-africa stealing my money as I pay tax towards there bank account. Mean while mine and my fellow men is suffering
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May 9, 2012

YNOTY

To another position? What the f@#k is wrong with this people...this criminal must be taken out once and for all.
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May 9, 2012

Rockwell

Zuma's going to intervene in this one, watch this space..
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May 9, 2012

P4T

The stage play by the late Gibson Kente "HOW LONG" comes to mind when such things happen in Mzansi.
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May 9, 2012

swona

cant they get him a tender? so he can focus on it
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May 9, 2012

Ngwedane'endala

Good for you Mdluli.
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May 9, 2012

YNOTY

They are afraid of this dude...!!! Maybe he's got a scoop of info on every at the hence hence he is not removed.
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May 9, 2012

kilane

This Mdluli guy looks like Sindiswa Magaqa utsotsi obhema i nsangu
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