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FILE: Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane listens to questions during an update on the #Fees2017 protests in Pretoria on 10 October 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien.

Khulekani mpanza

Phahlane: We don’t subscribe to the view of police being brutal

By Pelane Phakgadi

The acting police commissioner has reacted to a SAPS member charged for shooting and killing a suspect in Krugersdorp.

  • FILE: Screengrab of police officers who have been arrested for the murder of 32-year-old Khulekani Mpanza, who was caught by police for an attempted robbery.

    Krugersdorp shooting: NPA satisfied with cop's murder conviction

    A court found that the police officer shot Khulekani Mpanza unlawfully while he was lying on the ground unarmed.

    1979 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab from a video showing a police officer shooting criminal Khulekani Mpanza in Krugersdorp.

    Krugersdorp cop found guilty of murder

    A court found that police officer Titus Mabela shot Khulekani Mpanza unlawfully while he was lying on the ground unarmed.

    1979 days ago
  • FILE: Titus Mabela, Jason Segole and Puleng Sebetwa in court. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Cops in 'execution' case granted bail

    The officers accused of killing Khulekani Mpanza have been granted bail of R6,000 each.

    2350 days ago
  • FILE: Titus Mabela, Jason Segole and Puleng Sebetwa in court during their bail application for allegedly killing Khulekani Mpanza. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Ipid: Police unions should stop raising race card

    Popcru says it’s disappointed and went on to call the magistrate in the Khulekani Mpanza case racist.

    2375 days ago
  • Screengrab of police officers who have been arrested for the murder of 32-year-old Khulekani Mpanza, who was caught by police for an attempted robbery.

    ‘Execution’ case: Ipid respects magistrate's decision

    Ipid says denying bail to three officers charged with killing a suspect in Krugersdorp is fair.

    2375 days ago
  • FILE: Titus Mabela, Jason Segole and Puleng Sebetwa in court during their bail application for allegedly killing Khulekani Mpanza. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    ‘Execution’ case: Popcru cautions cops not to strike

    Some Saps members threatened to down tools and close stations when the accused were denied bail.

    2376 days ago
  • The Krugersdorp Magistrate Court has denied bail to three officers accused of murdering a suspect on 13 November 2015. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Krugersdorp 'execution' cops denied bail

    The Krugersdorp Magistrates Court has denied bail to three police officers accused of murdering am an alleged criminal suspect.

    2376 days ago
  • The Krugersdorp Magistrate Court has denied bail to three officers accused of murdering a suspect on 13 November 2015. Picture: Masa Kekana/EWN.

    Krugersdorp 'execution' case: Cops denied bail

    The group is accused of killing alleged criminal Khulekani Mpanza.

    2377 days ago
  • Titus Mabela, Jason Segole and Puleng Sebetwa in court during their bail application for allegedly killing Khulekani Mpanza. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Krugersdorp 'execution' case: Bail application postponed

    Titus Mabela, Jason Segole and Puleng Sebetwa sat with their heads bowed and their faces covered as their bail application was heard in the Krugersdorp Magistrates court.

    2379 days ago
  • FILE: Four police officers accused of the murder of 32-year-old Khulekani Mpanza hide their faces in the Krugersdorp Magistrates Court on 3 November 2015. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Sapu: Officers in Krugersdorp ‘execution’ need support

    Four cops have been suspended after being involved in the death of Khulekani Mpanza.

    2383 days ago
  • FILE: Police officers move through the grounds of the Union Buildings in Pretoria to disperse the crowds during protests over proposed university tuition fee increases on 23 October 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Concerns raised over perceptions of police

    A researcher says there can be serious consequences if police are seen as violent.

    2384 days ago
  • Screengrab of police officers who have been arrested for the murder of 32-year-old Khulekani Mpanza, who was caught by police for an attempted robbery.

    Second video clip emerges in Krugersdorp ‘execution’ case

    Ipid is verifying the authenticity of a video clip showing Khulekani Mpanza shooting at police.

    2385 days ago
  • A screengrab from a video showing a police officer shooting Khulekani Mpanza in Krugersdorp.

    Krugersdorp police head in hot water over ‘execution’ case

    A video of the shooting surfaced online and was published in this weekend’s Sunday Times.

    2385 days ago
  • Four police officers accused of the murder of 32-year-old Khulekani Mpanza hide their faces in the Krugersdorp Magistrates Court on 3 November 2015. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

    Krugersdorp ‘execution’ reminds victim's brother of Marikana

    Mboniseni Mpanza says seeing footage of his brother being shot reminded him of the Marikana massacre.

    2386 days ago
  • Screengrab of police officers who have been arrested for the murder of 32-year-old Khulekani Mpanza, who was caught by police for an attempted robbery.

    3 officers charged with murder in 'execution' case

    The 4th officer was only charged with defeating the ends of justice & was released on bail yesterday.

    2386 days ago
  • FILE: Three male colleagues are facing an additional charge, that of murder. Picture: SAPS.

    Police brutality case: Decision to grant cop bail is ‘fair’

    Constable Dipuo Chipo has been granted R5,000 bail after she was charged with defeating the ends of justice.

    2386 days ago
  • FILE: Screengrab of the police officers who have been arrested for the murder of 32-year-old Khulekani Mpanza.

    Krugersdorp ‘execution’ victim’s brother speaks out, 1 accused granted bail

    Mboniseni Mpanza says police told him his brother was shot dead by cops whose lives were in danger.

    2386 days ago
  • A screengrab from a video showing a police officer shooting criminal Khulekani Mpanza in Krugersdorp.

    'Execution' case: Cops served with suspension letters

    The policemen were arrested for shooting Khulekani Mpanza following an alleged armed robbery attempt.

    2387 days ago
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