SAPS Provides Update on Health Status of Crime Intelligence Boss Dumisani Khumalo
- The South African Police Service provided an update on Colonel Dumisani Khumalo, who fell ill while testifying at the Madlabnga Commission of Inquiry
- Khumalo was the fifth witness in the Commission of Inquiry, which was established to investigate the alleged infiltration of the South African Police Service
- The national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said that Khumalo is ready to give his testimony
With 10 years’ experience, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, provided insights into the criminal justice system, crime statistics, commissions of inquiry, and high-profile cases in South Africa at Daily Sun.
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BLOEMFONTEIN, FREE STATE — The spokesperson of the South African Police Service, Brigadier Ahtlenda Mathe, said that crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo is ready to resume his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. This was after he fell ill while testifying on 1 October 2025.
According to Newzroom Afrika, Mathe said that Khumalo was ready to testify. She spoke during a SAPS festive season readiness campaign. She said that Khumalo is recovering well and is in good spirits. She also said that he is ready to testify at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
What happened to Dumisani Khumalo?
Khumalo was testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry as the fifth witness. His testimony came after senior police officials General Fannie Masemola, who is the National Commissioner, and KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
What did he testify at Madlanga Commission?
Khumalo shed light on the top five criminal cartels operating in South Africa. These include cartels allegedly run by attempted murder-accused Vusimuzi Matlala and murder accused Katiso Matlala. Khumalo said that there are three other cartels, and each of these cartels specialises in specific criminal offences. One major cartel is at the top of the five cartels.
Khumalo also accused politicians of faking assassination attempts to get more funds for protection. He said that politicians were given more funds for security if their lives were under threat. He noted that one councillor faked an attack on himself and burned his house. Unfortunately, his wife and children died in the fire.
Khumalo also discussed WhatsApp messages between alleged cartel boss Matlala and controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi. In one of the conversations, Matlala was annoyed at Police Minister Senzo Mchunu after a major tender that the South African Police Service awarded him. Mchunu was annoyed that the cancellation of the tender was given under Mchunu's instruction.
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SAPS to investigate Khumalo's sickness
In a related article, Briefly News reported that the South African Police Service announced that it is investigating the cause of Khumalo's sudden illness. This was after the crime intelligence boss fell ill.
Khumalo's illness sparked concern nationwide as it occurred during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, confirmed that an investigation into how he fell ill is underway. She did not indicate what could have caused the illness, but added that Khumalo would be ready to continue testifying.
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