Dumisani Khumalo Reinstated As Crime Intelligence Head
- General Dumisani Khumalo was reinstated as the head of the Crime Intelligence Division in the South African Police Service
- This was despite Khumalo facing criminal charges after he was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport
- Khumalo testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, and four other senior crime intelligence officers who are charged were also reinstated
Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, covered a range of criminal activities, including cash-in-transit heists, kidnappings, taxi violence, shootings, police investigations, police shootouts, and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years.
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GAUTENG — The South African Police Service (SAPS) has reportedly reinstated General Dumisani Khumalo, and a few Crime Intelligence senior officers have been restored to their positions. Khumalo has been reinstated as the head of the Crime Intelligence Division.
According to News24, Crime Intelligence heads from all nine provinces were informed of Khumalo's imminent return in a meeting on 20 November 2025. Four other members of the Crime Intelligence are also expected to be reinstated.
The officers and Khumalo are facing criminal charges for appointing Dineo Mokwele to the post of brigadier even though she was not qualified for the position. These include the Chief Financial Officer Philani Lushaba, Gauteng's CI head Major-General Josias Lekalakala, Brigadier Phindile Nqube, who is the head of the vetting office, and Major-General Nozipho Madondo, Crime Intelligence's Head of Analysis.
Dumisani Khumalo: from cuffs to Commission
Khumalo was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport on 26 June 2025. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, confirmed his arrest. He appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates Court in October after he and his co-accused allegedly appointed 30-year-old Dineo Mokwele for a position she was not qualified for.
Khumalo was one of the witnesses to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. He testified about the Big 5 criminal cartels operating in South Africa. He also testified about the relationship between North West businessman Brown Mogotsi and suspected cartel boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.
Khumalo also testified that Matlala was unhappy that Mchunu, who was placed on special leave on 13 July 2025, cancelled a tender worth over 300 million with the South African Police Service. He suddenly fell ill while continuing his testimony. His testimony was postponed, and the Commission of Inquiry was also postponed. He returned to complete his testimony.
Khumalo testifies about politicians' fake assasination attempts
In a related article, Briefly News reported that Khumalo testified that councillors faked their own assassination attempts in an attempt to secure more security personnel. He spoke during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Khumalo alleged that politicians were given more funds if their lives were under threat, and some politicians took advantage of that. He said one councillor faked an attack when he burned his house. His wife and children were killed in the fire. His testimony corroborated statements Masemola made on the topic in September 2025.
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