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FILE: Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega prepares for closing arguments at the inquiry into her fitness to hold office in Centurion on 1 June 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

Phiyega fitness for office

Zuma receives report on Phiyega’s fitness to hold office

By Eyewitness News

President Zuma set up the inquiry in September 2015 after the Farlam Commission’s report found Riah Phiyega guilty of misconduct.

  • FILE: Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega leans forward to sit down ahead of closing arguments at the inquiry into her fitness to hold office in Centurion on 1 June 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Presidency won’t comment on reports Phiyega should be sacked

    The City Press at the weekend reported that the board has already decided that the suspended police chief is unfit to hold office.

    2077 days ago
  • Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega held a briefing in Sandton while investigations into her involvement in the fatal Marikana shootings which led to the death of over 30 miners. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Marikana investigations: Phiyega stands her ground

    Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has dismissed recommendations by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate to have her charged with defeating the ends of justice over the Marikana massacre.

    2384 days ago
  • FILE. Suspended national police commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Marikana tragedy investigation is a witch-hunt, says Phiyega

    The suspended police commissioner said the tragedy is being used against her and others.

    2384 days ago
  • FILE: Suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Phiyega to be investigated for 'intentionally withholding evidence'

    A board of inquiry will probe whether she deceived the public regarding the shootings in Marikana.

    2441 days ago
  • FILE: Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Top cops in hot water over support for Phiyega... again

    This comes after MPs adopted a report which says their conduct embarrassed the Saps.

    2468 days ago
  • FILE: The Sunday Independent reports several generals who served under Riah Phiyega may soon be suspended.

    Several top cops may face criminal charges - report

    The Sunday Independent reports several generals who served under Riah Phiyega may soon be suspended.

    2471 days ago
  • FILE: National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Zuma launches inquiry into Phiyega's fitness for office

    The Farlam Commission recommended that an inquiry be held into her role in the Marikana massacre.

    2518 days ago
  • FILE. South African National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: EWN.

    ‘Taxpayers' money will be wasted on Phiyega’

    Sapu says the national police commissioner should rather just step down from her post.

    2547 days ago
  • FILE: The opposition and Popcru are calling on the president to implement changes in the SAPS.

    Sapu: Professionalise police service

    The opposition and Sapu are calling on the president to implement changes in the SAPS.

    2548 days ago
  • FILE: President Zuma will be instituting an inquiry into Riah Phiyega’s fitness to hold office.

    Committee welcomes inquiry into Phiyega's fitness to hold office

    President Zuma will be instituting an inquiry into Riah Phiyega’s fitness to hold office.

    2549 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma has instituted an inquiry into Riah Phiyega’s conduct.

    Phiyega to explain why she shouldn't be suspended

    President Jacob Zuma has instituted an inquiry into Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega’s conduct.

    2549 days ago
  • FILE. National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Deputy Minister backs shaming of top cops who supported Phiyega

    SA’s top cops were hauled over the coals for pledging support for Phiyega while she faces a possible inquiry.

    2558 days ago
  • FILE: Nearly 400 people have been arrested nationally in connection with robberies at shopping centres this year. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN

    Police announce drop in mall robberies

    Nearly 400 people have been arrested nationally in connection with robberies at shopping centres this year.

    2558 days ago
  • FILE: South African National police commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: AFP.

    MPs grill top cops in Parliament for supporting Phiyega

    The country's top cops had to explain to Parliament why they publicly supported Riah Phiyega.

    2559 days ago
  • The411 gets weekly views on the trending news. Picture: Phumlani Pikoli/EWN

    #The411: Predicting parliamentary chaos

    This week #The411 chats to UJ students about what they make of the new NSFAS chairman, Riah Phiyega's fitness to hold office and Malema imminent parliament disruption.

    2565 days ago
  • National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    MPs warn top cops to stay out of politics

    MPs slammed police management for publicly supporting Riah Phiyega over her fitness to hold office.

    2565 days ago
  • National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: AFP.

    Senior SAPS slammed for closing ranks around Phiyega

    The parliamentary committee says the recent endorsement of Phiyega’s leadership is inappropriate.

    2566 days ago
  • FILE: National police commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN"

    Board of commissioners pledge support for Phiyega

    A board representing the nine provincial police commissioners says Riah Phiyega has turned the SAPS around.

    2569 days ago
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