"People were promised many things to write statements tainting me. Some people were even beaten," Mdluli told the Boksburg Magistrate's Court, where the inquest is being held.

The inquest is into the death, 13 years ago, of Oupa Ramogibe, who was shot dead while showing a policeman the place where he had previously been shot at.

Under cross-examination by state advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, Mdluli maintained that there was a plot against him to prevent him from being appointed head of crime intelligence.

Gcaleka asked Mdluli: "Why would the Ramogibe family conspire with the police?" He replied: "I don't know."

Mdluli is accused of the murder with Samuel Dlomo, Colonel Nkosana Ximba and LieutenantColonel Mtunzi-Mthembeni, but the charge was provisionally withdrawn in February pending the outcome of the inquest.

Also withdrawn were charges of intimidation, kidnapping, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder. The inquest continues.

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Sep 21, 2012

RobinH

Mr Mdluli: With respect, there is no need for "people" to "taint" you. You did a stirling job of that all on your own.
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Sep 24, 2012

skwamasamabele

Mdluli: Have you evre heard of a sayingS: 'Water always find its level', 'No smoke without fire', 'Blood has a tendency to talk'??? Now, where would all those accusations come from?? People were not born yesterday. Just because you were 'Intelligence' boss, does not necessarily means you are intelligent, Dumbo!!
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