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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 6 MIN

Police reopen the 2021 death of Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi as a murder investigation.

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Police have reopened the 2021 death of Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi as a murder investigation. His death was initially attributed to Covid-19 but an exhumation and forensic tests found he was poisoned. Authorities confirm multiple raids were conducted at properties in Centurion linked to SAPS members. Police say a breakthrough has been made and a number of people of interest are being investigated. But no arrests have been made so far. We spoke to Independent Crime Analyst, Dr. Chris De Kock.

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