Also known as: General Khumalo · Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo · Lt Gen Dumisani Khumalo · advocate Sandile Khumalo · sidelined crime intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo
Crime Intelligence head who told Parliament that criminal cartels infiltrate police and politicians in South Africa.
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The Namibian
National Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo raised concerns about allegations that the 'Big Five' cartel had infiltrated South Africa's criminal justice system
“Similar concerns were raised by National Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo in January 2026 during testimony to parliament's ad hoc committee, which was probing allegations that the "Big Five" cartel had infiltrated South Africa's criminal justice system, including law enforcement, politics and the private security sector.”
How to corrupt a cop – SAPS general Shibiri’s guideThe Namibian
Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo alleged that nearly all SAPS officers in Gauteng work for a criminal cartel
“National Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo has alleged that, based on a previous threat analysis, nearly all South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in Gauteng are working for a criminal cartel.”
‘Almost entire Gauteng SAPS works for cartel’ claims Crime Intelligence boss KhumaloThe Namibian
Khumalo alleged that some interference in Molefe arrest operation emanated from Major General Richard Shibiri
“He said that there had been interference in the Molefe arrest operation, and alleged that some of this emanated from Major General Richard Shibiri, head of the police's National Organised Crime Unit.”
‘Almost entire Gauteng SAPS works for cartel’ claims Crime Intelligence boss KhumaloThe Namibian
Dumisani Khumalo denied the criminal charges against him
“He and his co-accused colleagues have denied the charges against them.”
Kidnapping and ‘body bags threat’ add sinister edge to SA’s clashing State Capture narrativesThe Namibian
Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo appears to be, based on testimony on Mkhwanazi's side
“National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, who headed South Africa's historically beleaguered Crime Intelligence unit, appear to be on Mkhwanazi's side – based on their testimony.”
SA’s ongoing capture — Mkhwanazi’s accusations and the countering charges merge with past state sabotageThe Namibian
Dumisani Khumalo went on to face and denied criminal accusations charges
“Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo (who went on to face criminal accusations charges, which he denied)”
‘Someone influenced’ Senzo Mchunu to disband Political Killings Task Team, Mkhwanazi tells commissionTwo high-ranking South African Police Service generals, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. They are among 15 senior police officers scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Two high-ranking South African Police Service generals, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. They are among 15 senior police officers scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Major general Richard Shibiri, the SAPS head of organised crime, testified at the Madlanga Commission about how criminal syndicates infiltrate police, but now faces damning allegations that he himself accepted a R70,000 loan from an organised crime accused in September 2024. The case underscores widespread institutional compromise and systemic vulnerabilities in South Africa's criminal justice system.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An undercover Crime Intelligence officer testified at the Madlanga Commission that senior officials in the agency were involved in the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa, and alleged that suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu attempted to persuade him to lie about the case.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo told Parliament that criminal cartels thrive through proximity to politicians, law enforcement, and business leaders, alleging that nearly all SAPS officers in Gauteng work for a cartel and that police have offered protection to syndicate members for a fee.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →