Oupa ramogibe
Former Crime Intelligence head Richard Mdluli placed on parole
Mdluli was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping and assault in September 2020.
Ipid said all it knew was that he was unwell, but a full explanation was given to the judge.
The case relates to the 1999 murder of Oupa Ramogibe, who allegedly had an affair with Richard Mdluli’s wife, Tshidi Buthelezi.
The organisation had over the years launched a series of legal challenges against the former Crime Intelligence boss.
The case relates to the 1999 murder of Oupa Ramogibe, who allegedly had an affair with Mdluli's wife, Tshidi Buthelezi.
Richard Mdluli and Ntuli were found guilty of kidnapping, common assault and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Mdluli and his co-accused Mthembeni Mthunzi appeared in court on Thursday morning for sentencing proceedings.
The pair were found guilty on Tuesday of kidnapping, intimidation, and assault in a case relating to Oupa Ramogibe, who was married Mdhluli’s former lover.
Richard Mdluli and co-accused Mthembeni Mthunzi are accused of kidnapping, assault and intimidation of Oupa Ramogibe who was married to Mdluli's former lover Tshidi Buthelezi.
Suspended Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli was suspended in 2011 following his arrest on charges related to the 18-year-old murder of Oupa Ramogibe.
Mdluli wasn’t in court this morning with his advocate producing a sick note.
An argument broke out between the NPA and defence attorney Ike Motloung before proceedings began.
The case was postoned to give the former crime intelligence boss's defence time to study court documents.
The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court ruling ordering the NPA to reinstate charges against Mdluli.
The NPA says the Supreme Court judgment will be discussed at the meeting.
The court ordered the NPA reinstate murder, fraud and corruption charges against the former top cop.
The announcement was made by newly appointed NDPP head Mxolisi Nxasana on Tuesday.
Freedom Under Law says the decision to reinstate charges also vindicates Glynnis Breytenbach.
The NPA’s decision to withdraw charges against Richard Mdluli has been overturned.