Advocate Teffo makes several serious allegations on Podcast & Chill

Advocate Teffo makes several serious allegations in the interview regarding police corruption, involvement in drug cartels, and the Senzo Meyiwa case. Here’s an expansion on those claims:

Allegations of Police Corruption and Drug Cartels

• SAPS members in collusion with drug cartels: Teffo was among the first to publicly claim that certain members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), including high-ranking officials, are involved with drug cartels. He asserts that this is not an isolated issue but deeply entrenched within the police structure, describing it as “mafia” and “organized crime.”
• Specific individuals named: He alleges that Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, the former Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, is “the one supplying the drugs in Gauteng”, which he claims is a source of animosity between them.
• Interception of drug cargo: Teffo describes an incident in 2019 where a drug cargo from South America was intercepted in Durban. He alleges a “tussle of war” between the then Minister of Police (Bheki Cele) and the National Commissioner (General Sitole) over the possession of this cargo, implying an illegal fight for the drugs.
• Drug distribution and brothels: He claims drugs are distributed in nightclubs in areas like Sunnyside and Hillbrow, with the “main line of the supplier” originating from the police. He also mentions a high-profile police officer overseeing brothels in Sandton, suggesting a link to the broader corruption network.
• Retaliation against whistleblowers: Teffo suggests that SAPS members who attempt to expose this corruption are either fired or killed. He believes he was personally targeted, framed, arrested, and poisoned due to his efforts to expose this corruption and his involvement in the Senzo Meyiwa case.

Attempts to Silence Advocate Teffo

• Poisoning while detained: Teffo claims he was poisoned in December 2023 at Kgosi Mampuru prison through chicken he shared with another inmate, which he believes was a planned attempt to harm him with “slow poison.” He states a doctor diagnosed the poisoning, and his fingernails were a visible impact. He believes the intention was for him to die or go mad in prison.
• Dubious arrest at High Court: He states his arrest at the High Court was a deliberate act, with the intention that he would not return. He implies the judge was involved in planning the arrest.

High-Profile Individuals Implicated

• SAPS Officials: In addition to Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, Teffo names Major General Collins Hendricks (Head of Legal Service in Gauteng SAPS) as leading a campaign to destroy his career, and lists Brigadier Dennis Bush, Colonel Sarita Smith, Brigadier Stals, and another Colonel as part of the SAPS group working against him. He also implicates Lieutenant General Baile Brenda Motswenyane (Provincial Commissioner, Free State) in collusion against him.
• Former Minister Bheki Cele: Teffo alleges Cele interfered with police operations regarding a large drug shipment, trying to take control of it. He names Cele as one of three politicians who wanted him in jail.
• Former National Police Commissioner Khehla Sithole: Teffo describes a “tug of war” over a drug cargo between Sitole and Cele, implying Sitole’s involvement in managing illegal drug operations.
• Advocate George Baloyi: Teffo claims Baloyi is the “mastermind” in the Senzo Meyiwa case, misleading the court and alleging that the firearm that killed Senzo Meyiwa belongs to Baloyi and was the same firearm involved in the death of Baloyi’s own son years prior.
• Other Politicians: Teffo names Ronald Lamola (Minister of Justice and Correctional Services) and Julius Malema (President of the EFF) as politicians who made his life difficult and wanted him jailed. He also states Malema publicly undermined him and influenced efforts to have him struck off the roll.

Celebrities Implicated in Drug Operations

• Advocate Teffo alleges that celebrities are involved in drug operations primarily through their association with and promotion of nightclubs where drugs are distributed.

Allegations Regarding the Senzo Meyiwa Murder Case

• Conflict over a firearm: Teffo alleges that Longwe Twala, armed with a .38 special revolver, came to Kelly Khumalo’s home to intimidate Senzo Meyiwa and his friend. A struggle ensued between Senzo and Longwe for the firearm, which Senzo took and handed to Kelly Khumalo. As Kelly was playfully handing the gun back to Senzo, it discharged, striking Senzo.
• Phone calls after the shooting: Teffo states that Chicco Twala was one of the first people called after the incident, not Dr. Irvin Khoza, who was contacted by Chicco. Teffo also mentions Chicco contacting General Shadrack Sibiya, head of the Hawks at the time.
• Advocate Baloyi as mastermind: Teffo identifies Advocate Baloyi as the “mastermind” misleading the court in the case. He claims the primary goal has been to protect the firearm and its owner.
• Chicco’s instructions to Kelly Khumalo: Teffo alleges Chicco Twala instructed Kelly Khumalo to hide the firearm from Vosloorus police, ensuring it was secured for someone else to fetch.
• Suspicious deaths: Teffo claims Brigadier Philani Ndlovu, the first officer on the scene, was killed because he had information that would expose wrongdoing by the authorities. He also alleges that Tshepo Baloyi, Advocate George Baloyi’s 10-year-old son, shot himself with his father’s .38 special revolver in 2004 under suspicious circumstances. Crucially, Teffo claims the firearm that killed Senzo Meyiwa was the same one that killed Tshepo Baloyi and belonged to Advocate Baloyi. He suggests both deaths were “for sacrifice.”
• Witchcraft involved: Teffo expresses his belief that “serious witchcraft” is involved in the Senzo Meyiwa case.
• Connection between Chicco and Baloyi: Teffo alleges that Chicco Twala and Advocate Baloyi share the same mother, making them step-brothers. He claims that after Tshepo’s death, Baloyi disposed of the firearm by giving it to Chicco Twala.
• Opposition from powerful figures: Teffo claims Bheki Cele, Ronald Lamola, and Julius Malema were interested in his case and contributed to his imprisonment to silence his revelations.
• Personal threats and bribery: Teffo states he was offered 45 million South African Rand to drop the Senzo Meyiwa case. He also details threats of death or insanity, including a poisoning attempt while in prison.
• Warrant of arrest for Kelly Khumalo: Teffo mentions that a warrant of arrest was issued for Kelly Khumalo, but it was not executed because Advocate Baloyi allegedly did not want her to testify, as Teffo believes she wanted to speak the truth. He presents a document he claims is Kelly Khumalo’s warrant of arrest, accusing her of conspiracy to commit murder and murder.

Throughout the interview, Teffo emphasizes the complexity and danger involved in exposing these issues, including threats to his life and spiritual battles, painting a deeply concerning picture of systemic corruption, manipulation, and cover-ups at the highest levels of police and government related to the Senzo Meyiwa case.