Fannie Masemola praises the Political Killings Task Team's crime-fighting abilities

• The National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, heaped praises on the Political Killings task Team
• This was during his testimony on the fourth day of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at the Brigitte Mabgundla Justice College
• Masemola denied that the Task Team was ineffective and praised it for its ability to solve crime and make arrests

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TSHWANE, GAUTENG — National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola praised the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) when he testified about them at the Madlabnga Commission of Inquiry's public hearings. He appeared on 22 September 2025 in Tswhane.

Speaking at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, where the hearings are being held, Masemola acknowledged the Task Team's prowess. He said the narrative that the Political Killings Task Team was ineffective was false.

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Masemola praises PKTT

Masemola explained how the PKTT, which he said is unmatched in their work, assisted in bringing down Katiso "KT" Molefe. Molefe was arrested for the murder of DJ Sumbody. Masemolas said that senior police officers infiltrated the investigation into the murder of Vereeniging-based engineer Armand Swart.

He said that the team investigating the murder was reduced to two detectives from five after three others received death threats. The two investigators who remained received bribes, which they did not accept. KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi deployed 10 members to assist in investigating the murder. The PKTT eventually arrested Moefe for Swart's murder.

What you need to know about the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

• Mkhwanszi revealed that tenderpreneur and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi Matlala was pushing for suspended General Shadrack Sibiya to be the head of the Hawks
• Mkhwanazi also alleged that the Presidency tried to interfere with an investigation into murders in KwaZulu-Natal
• Mkhwanazi also described the criminal elements trying to take over the country as terrorists
• Mkhwanazi also discussed how controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi contacted him before the 6 July 2025 press briefing
• Masemola sparked mixed reactions after he responded 'it depends' when asked if he could obey an illegal order from the Minister of Police

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What did South Africans say?

Netizens commenting on Facebook were not moved by Masemola.

Yami Kadafi Malatji said:

"General Masemola is not as effective a communicator as General Mkhwanazi, but that's not fatal."

Sindiswa De Gabriele asked:

"Please can someone clarify if Fannie was on leave when Mchunu gave the order to disband the unit?"

Nicholas M Sello said:

"His answers are fair, and they complement what General Mkhwaanzi was working.

Skhumbuzo Mtileni asked:

"What informed such a significant decision to disband the PKTT, and why was it a matter of urgency that the decision be implemented?"

Oratile Leruele said:

"All I can say is that it's pandemonium."

Masemola slams Mchunu

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that Masemola slammed suspended Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu. He accused him of interfering with the operational work of the police.

Masemola said that Mchunu could have discussed his displeasure about the PKTT. He added that his directive to disband the Task Team encroached on Masemola's duties as the National Commissioner.

Source: Briefly News