Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt General Tebello Mosikili has detailed her involvement in the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee.
Lt General Tebello Mosikili, Deputy National Police Commissioner responsible for policing, appeared before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. She outlined her role in the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) at the end of 2024. As acting national commissioner at the time, Mosikili received an emailed directive from Cedric Nkabinde, Chief of Staff in the Police Ministry, on behalf of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who was on special leave.
Mosikili stated she learned of the PKTT disbandment through an email on January 2, 2025, and subsequent media reports. She described the content of the disbandment letter as confusing and acknowledged being stumped by some questions during the hearing. In response to queries, she said she could not provide definitive answers without facts or an active investigation.
The committee questioned her on allegations of allowing private investigator Paul O’Sullivan to infiltrate the criminal justice system. Mosikili denied this, explaining she met O’Sullivan when he provided information on another matter. She also addressed corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS), stating the service was on the verge of being captured and that she had heard of high-ranking officers allegedly involved in corruption.
This testimony forms part of broader inquiries, including the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, probing infiltration of the criminal justice system by syndicates like the alleged Big Five cartel. Proceedings are set to continue.
