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Eight members of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Wednesday withdrew their application to the Zondo commission to cross-examine former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) head Robert McBride

Implicated NPA members drop bid to cross-examine Booysen, McBride at Zondo commission

Andrew Chauke and colleagues asked that their version be read at the commission and included in its final report

Former KZN Hawks boss Johan Booysen said that it had already become “abundantly clear” that “Ntlemeza was not somebody to be trusted.” (Gallo)

Booysen testifies about Gupta visit, why he didn’t tell Ntlemeza

The former KZN Hawks head told the Zondo commission he didn’t report a meeting at the Gupta compound to his then superior

Former Ipid boss Robert McBride. (Photo: Gustav Butlex)

Kgamanyane wasted no time restructuring Ipid in McBride’s absence

Israel Kgamanyane allegedly transferred, suspended or dismissed at least eight Ipid officials during his 18-month stint as the acting head of Ipid

Former Ipid boss Robert McBride was scheduled to give his evidence in February, but the commission’s legal team asked that his testimony be pushed forward because of the last-minute completion of his statement. (David Harrison/M&G)

McBride on crime cluster capture

More than 30 people will be implicated by the head of Ipid at the Zondo inquiry

The developments in 79-year-old Rodrigues’ case offers hope to other families in a similar position to the Timols. (Anthony Schultz/M&G)

Crime intelligence played reporters

A former Hawks spokesperson claims he alerted the Sunday Times to the fact that it was being used

“This was a manufactured type of evidence in this case. I’m really not happy that it was provisionally withdrawn, because it is still hanging at the end of the day,” Sibiya said. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Sibiya disappointed in NPA after charges provisionally withdrawn

The State provisionally withdrew charges against Sibiya and former Hawks head Anwa Dramat in the Pretoria high court on Monday morning.

The State said it was withdrawing the charges after it had received and considered representations from Dramat and Sibiya. (Paul Botes/M&G)

State provisionally withdraws charges against Dramat and Sibiya

Dramat and Sibiya were facing charges of organised crime, kidnapping, violations of the Immigration Act and obstruction of justice

The High Court in Pretoria found Ntlemeza’s appointment to the Hawks to be unlawful and ruled that he be removed from office.

Nobody is irreplaceable: Mbalula doesn’t have time for Ntlemeza’s legal woes

The newly appointed minister was speaking at a parade held by the South African Police Service to welcome him and his deputy, Bongani Mkongi

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McBride refuses to submit warning statement to Hawks

The IPID chief says the elite police unit’s latest move is the culmination of a campaign against him.

Committee that recommended Hawks boss Ntlemeza was ‘ill-equipped’, court hears

The Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law want Ntlemeza’s appointment declared irrational and unlawful, and set aside.

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Charges against Ipid head Robert McBride dropped

The charges came after McBride was accused of falsifying a report by Ipid which claimed Hawks officials were innocent of unlawful renditions

Trillian CEO Eric Wood

A ‘political witch-hunt’ has cost the police ministry R17.2-million

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has revealed the amount of money used in attempts to oust three senior Hawks officers and an IPID head.

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McBride, Dramat, Pillay claim there is a political conspiracy

The three said the attacks on people working in various public institutions are aimed at undermining the fight against corruption.

Hawks chief ‘helped oust’ Dramat

An ex-Ipid investigator has made startling new claims amid fears of his "powerful" foes in the unit.

Former Ipid boss Robert McBride. (Photo: Gustav Butlex)

McBride questions evidence that led to Dramat’s suspension

The suspended Ipid head further claimed that there was interference in the case on the part of former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.

There is an unfortunate tendency in the administration of the courts that leaves observers with the impression that important, urgent litigation is not dealt with in an expeditious manner. (John McCann, M&G)

Justice delayed is justice denied

Inordinate delays to urgent litigation that is in the public interest must be reduced, if not eliminated, writes Paul Hoffman.

Jiba’s secret unit set on Hawks boss

Prosecutions director Jiba apparently uses a ‘go-to guy’ to handle tricky political situations.

McBride case opens can of worms

The suspended IPID boss appears set to accuse minister of having ulterior motives

Former Ipid head Robert McBride was suspended in 2015. (Gallo Images)

Dramat, McBride could be charged over tampering allegations

A report alleging police watchdog Robert McBride tampered with the findings of a probe into the rendition of Zimbabweans has been handed to the NPA.

No official reasons have been given as to why the former head of the Hawks

Dramat’s exit demands an investigation

The public has every right to know why the head of the Hawks resigned and what the terms were.