EKURHULENI - Former EMPD Deputy Chief Revo Spies says nearly 200 specialised service officers blatantly refused to give fingerprints.
He has singled out former acting chief Julius Mkhwanazi for an outburst that led to the delay of vetting.
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Spies has detailed how Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala managed to infiltrate the Ekurhuleni Metro Police through Deputy Chief Mkhwanazi.
Several witnesses have testified how Mkhwanazi was untouchable due to political protection, despite facing serious charges of misconduct.
Independent crime and security expert Jacob Mofokeng discussed this with eNCA.