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FILE: Former acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

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Phahlane tells Zondo Inquiry of 'propaganda machinery' unleashed against him

By Veronica Mokhoali

Giving a summary of Phahlane's affidavit in response to McBride's revelations, the former acting police commissioner's lawyer Johan Eksteen said McBride had...

  • FILE: Robert McBride. Picture: AFP

    WATCH LIVE: Zondo inquiry to hear McBride’s, Booysen’s cross-examination

    The state capture commission will on Thursday hear law enforcement-related evidence from brigadier Pharas Ncube, Major General Jan Mabula, and the cross-examination of former Ipid head Robert McBride and Major General Johan Booysen.

    722 days ago
  • A screengrab of Robert McBride giving testimony at the state capture commission on 11 April 2019. Picture: SABC/YouTube

    Robert McBride’s cross-examination at Zondo Commission postponed

    The former North West head of commercial crimes investigations, Brigadier Daniel Ncube, was expected to cross-examine McBride after his testimony.

    729 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab shows former Police Minister Nathi Nhleko pictured at the state capture inquiry on 28 July 2020. Picture: SABC News/YouTube

    Nathi Nhleko: 'I always acted in the interest of public as police minister'

    Nhleko told the commission on Wednesday that he’s surprised it hasn’t asked people, including Robert McBride who claim he captured the security and justice cluster to provide evidence.

    743 days ago
  • A screengrab of former Police Minister Nathi Nhleko appearing at the Zondo Commission on 28 July 2020. Picture: SABC/YouTube

    Nathi Nhleko denies telling Berning Ntlemeza about Anwa Dramat’s suspension

    The former Police Minister said he only informed then-President Jacob Zuma and former police commissioner Riah Phiyega about his decision to remove Anwa Dramat.

    745 days ago
  • A screengrab shows former Police Minister Nathi Nhleko pictured at the state capture inquiry on 27 July 2020. Picture: SABC News/YouTube

    Nhleko denies special group he appointed interfered with Ipid’s work

    The former Police Minister said the group was expected to look into matters including long-time suspensions, such as that of former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli, the efficiency of the South African Police Service and the illegal rendition of Zimbabweans.

    745 days ago
  • A screengrab shows former Police Minister Nathi Nhleko pictured at the state capture inquiry on 27 July 2020. Picture: SABC News/YouTube

    Nathi Nhleko reacts to Robert McBride’s claims at state capture inquiry

    Former Ipid head Robert McBride told the state capture commission of inquiry that former Police Minister Nathi Nhleko employed a Zimbabwean convicted fraudster who had no security clearance as chief of staff.

    746 days ago
  • FILE: Former Ipid head Robert McBride. Picture: AFP

    Nathi Nhleko’s cross-examination of McBride at state capture inquiry postponed

    In 2019, Robert McBride told the commission that Nhleko personally interfered in a supposedly independent investigation as part of a plan to get him out of Ipid.

    746 days ago
  • FILE: Robert McBride. Picture: AFP

    Dlodlo: McBride’s appointment to SSA ministry to lift weight off my shoulders

    The former Ipid head has been called to serve as director for the foreign branch, a move that is hoped will bring about stability to the agency.

    756 days ago
  • FILE: Robert McBride. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    President approves appointment of McBride as head of SSA Foreign Branch

    In a statement, the State Security Ministry said Robert McBride had been appointed for a period of three years commencing from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2023.

    757 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Public Protector Kevin Malunga. Picture: @PublicProtector/Twitter

    8 shortlisted for deputy Public Protector's job

    Former head of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Robert McBride did not make the cut.

    1023 days ago
  • FILE: Robert McBride McBride, the watchdog body's head of investigation Matthew Sesoko and six others, filed an application this week to first suspend the remedial action, before taking the report on judicial review. Picture: AFP.

    Mkhwebane won't oppose McBride's application to suspend remedial action

    The parties will head to court in two weeks’ time with an agreement to put the remedial action on ice.

    1037 days ago
  • FILE: Former Ipid head Robert McBride. Picture: AFP

    PP won't oppose McBride’s bid to suspend remedial action from Ipid report

    Robert McBride, the watchdog body's head of the investigation, Matthews Sesoko, and six others filed an application on Wednesday to first suspend the remedial action before taking the report on judicial review.

    1038 days ago
  • FILE: Robert McBride said he acted on these findings. Picture: AFP.

    How McBride handled Ipid cases being closed prematurely

    Robert McBride has now admitted that he was aware of this practice from as far back as 2014 and not just when he was suspended.

    1038 days ago
  • FILE: Busisiwe Mkhwebane released a report last week which found an Ipid deputy director was irregularly appointed and a whistleblower was unfairly suspended. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN.

    More troubles for Mkhwebane as she faces another legal battle

    The former head of IPID Robert Mcbride and seven others, have taken one of Busisiwe Mkhwebane's reports on review.

    1038 days ago
  • A screengrab of Ipid's Matthews Sesoko appearing at the Zondo Commission on 25 September 2019.

    EXCLUSIVE: Ipid closed cases prematurely to attract funding

    A probe by investigative unit Viewfinder and Eyewitness News revealed that some of the cases that are alleged to have been closed without proper investigation include those of rape, death as a result of police action and death in police custody.

    1039 days ago
  • FILE: Former Ipid head Robert McBride. Picture: AFP

    Mkhwebane's findings against Robert McBride puts deputy PP bid in jeopardy

    Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane said that during Robert McBride’s tenure, a deputy director was irregularly appointed while a whistleblower who lodged the complaint to her office, was unfairly suspended.

    1045 days ago
  • A screengrab of Ipid investigator Innocent Khuba appearing at the state capture inquiry on 27 September 2019. Picture: SABC/YouTube

    Inquiry hears Nhleko suspended McBride to remove 'key people' from Ipid

    Ipid investigator Innocent Khuba made this submission at the state capture commission of inquiry on Friday.

    1050 days ago
  • FILE: Former Police Minister Nathi Nhleko. Picture: GCIS

    Nhleko contacted Ipid investigators to bypass McBride, Zondo Inquiry hears

    This was the evidence of Ipid investigator Innocent Khuba at the public hearings on Friday.

    1050 days ago
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