South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, Divisional Commissioner of Crime Intelligence, along with six co-accused, appeared before the Pretoria Regional Court on charges of fraud and corruption. The charges relate to the irregular appointment of an unqualified civilian to a senior position within SAPS Crime Intelligence.
Timeline of Key Events
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Thursday, 26 June 2025:
Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and six others were arrested by the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). The arrests followed an investigation into the unlawful appointment of Brigadier Dineo Mokwele to a senior role within the Technical Support Services (TSS) division of Crime Intelligence. -
Friday, 27 June 2025:
The accused appeared in the Pretoria Regional Court facing charges of fraud and corruption. The accused include:Advertisement-
Lt Gen Dumisani Khumalo (Divisional Commissioner, Crime Intelligence)
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Maj Gen Philani Lushaba (CFO, Crime Intelligence)
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Maj Gen Nosipho Precious Madondo (Component Head, Intelligence Analysis and Coordination)
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Maj Gen Josias Lekalaka (Gauteng Provincial Head, Crime Intelligence)
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Maj Gen Zwelithini Gabela (Technical Management Services)
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Brig Phindile Ncube (Section Head, Personnel Security – Vetting)
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Brig Dineo Mokwele (Irregularly appointed Brigadier in TSS)
The court matter was postponed to 13 August 2025 for disclosure of further evidence.
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Bail Conditions:
Khumalo, Madondo, Lekalaka, Gabela, Ncube, and Mokwele were each granted bail of R10,000. They were also ordered not to enter any SAPS Crime Intelligence premises during the ongoing investigation.
Case Details and Implications
The charges center on the appointment of Brigadier Dineo Mokwele, who allegedly did not meet the required qualifications for the senior post within the Technical Support Services unit. More critically, the accused are alleged to have circumvented the mandatory vetting process — a vital security clearance procedure essential for senior roles in Crime Intelligence, given the sensitive nature of their work involving classified information.
The case highlights deep-rooted challenges within SAPS Crime Intelligence, raising concerns about governance, integrity, and the safeguarding of national security interests. It also underscores IDAC’s ongoing efforts to root out fraud and corruption in government entities, a crucial step in preventing state capture and restoring public trust in law enforcement agencies.
In A statement, the NPA said:
[SAPS CRIME INTELLIGENCE HEAD AND CO-ACCUSSED APPEAR IN COURT ON FRAUD AND CORRUPTION CHARGES] Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, who is the Divisional Commissioner in the Crime Intelligence of the South African Police Service (SAPS), together with six of his co-accused appeared before the Pretoria Regional Court on charges of fraud and corruption relating to the appointment of an unqualified civilian in a senior post within the SAPS. Their court appearance follows their arrest on Thursday, 26 June 2025 by the NPA’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).
The matter was postponed to 13 August 2025 for disclosure. Khumalo is charged together with Major General Philani Lushaba (CFO at Crime Intelligence), Major General Nosipho Precious Madondo (Component Head of Intelligence Analysis and Co-ordination), Major General Josias Lekalaka (Gauteng Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence), Major General Zwelithini Gabela (Technical Management Services), Brigadier Phindile Ncube (Section Head: Personnel Security – Vetting and Brigadier Dineo Mokwele.
Their charges relate to the irregular employment of Mokwele in a senior ranking position of Brigadier in the Technical Support Services (TSS). They are further accused of flouting the vetting process which is critical in the appointment of senior officials within the SAPS, particularly the crime intelligence division which deals with sensitive and confidential information. This case forms part of IDAC’s broader mandate of investigating fraud and corruption within government entities to prevent state capture through these critical entities. Lt Gen Khumalo, Maj Gen Madondo, Maj Gen Lekalakala, Maj Gen Gabela, Brig Ncube and Brig Mokwele were granted R10 000 bail. They were ordered not to enter any premises of crime intelligence.
