Kamogelo Moichela | Published 22 minutes ago
The South African Police Services has confirmed that it has concluded an internal disciplinary hearing, clearing five senior police officers of kidnapping and assault of Esmael Nangy.
Among the officers is suspended KZN Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona.
The case relates to the kidnapping of Nangy, a Mozambican national, who claimed he had been tortured by officers.
National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said: “Following a thorough disciplinary process and consideration of all evidence presented, all officers were found not guilty on all charges.”
The other charges include torture and theft.
The outcome marks a major turning point for Senona, whose future had been clouded by the high-profile allegations that triggered an internal investigation and intense public scrutiny.
However, SAPS said the evidence presented during the hearing did not prove any wrongdoing.
“The disciplinary proceedings have accordingly been concluded, and the officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to these allegations.”
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IOL (Independent Online)IndependentCenter2 days agoSouth Africa's police service has concluded an internal disciplinary hearing, clearing five senior officers—including suspended KZN Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona—of allegations related to the kidnapping, torture, and theft involving Mozambican national Esmael Nangy. The police stated that the evidence did not prove any wrongdoing, and the officers were found not guilty on all charges.
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- government Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, National police spokesperson
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