Khomotso Phahlane
Appearance
Khomotso Johannes Phahlane is the former acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), serving from October 2015 to June 2017.[1] He was appointed after the suspension of Riah Phiyega. He was previously head of the SAPS Forensic Service from 2012 to 2015.[2]
In February 2018, Phahlane and his wife appeared in court on charges of fraud and corruption.[3][4][5]
On 30th July 2020, Phahlane was dismissed from the police after 3 years on suspension, after being found guilty of dishonest conduct.
References
- ^ "Zuma appoints new acting police boss to replace Phahlane". News24. 1 June 2017.
- ^ Bateman, Barry (14 October 2015). "Who is the new acting police commissioner?". Eyewitness News.
- ^ Bateman, Barry (8 February 2018). "Former Top Cop Phahlane to Appear in Court on Fraud, Corruption Charges". Eyewitness News.
- ^ Serrao, Angelique (25 January 2018). "Top cop's luxury car fleet comes under the spotlight". News24.
- ^ Serrao, Angelique (8 February 2018). "A look back into the case against Phahlane". News24.