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Police spent more than R368m on 2023 national shutdown operations : The SAPS has revealed to parliament it spent R368m on operations relating to the 2023 ...
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Police spent more than R368m on 2023 national shutdown operations
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IPID declassifies Phala Phala report, but public release remains restricted: IPID’s investigation focused on the conduct of police officers involved in the ...
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Key FactsIPID Report on Phala Phala Farm Break-In Released
Mar 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s report on the Phala Phala farm break-in has been declassified.

  • Declassification occurred after evaluating the initial reasons for secrecy against public interest.

  • The investigation focused on the conduct of police officers involved, not the break-in itself.

  • IPID reports are not publicly available and require legal procedures for access.
R370 million national shutdown in South Africa: The police ministry has revealed that the attempted 'national shutdown' in 2023 cost the country R370 million in ...
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R370 million national shutdown in South Africa
Cachalia considers declassifying the 'Top Secret' IPID report on Phala Phala: Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia hints at the possible declassification of the ...
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Key FactsIPID Report Declassification Debate on Phala Phala Case
Dec 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is considering lifting the ‘Top Secret’ classification of an IPID report on the Phala Phala farm theft probe.

  • The classification aims to protect the investigation’s integrity, witnesses, and police officers from media trials before court proceedings.

  • The IPID report overlaps with a criminal investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Inspectorate.

  • ActionSA has appealed IPID’s refusal to release the report and is exploring legal challenges against the security classification rules.
  • The fact that his protection team members were involved in the investigation of the robbery at his farm, in contravention of SAPS policy and law, has been covered up to reward those who covered up for the president.
    Michael Beaumont, chairperson of ActionSA, commented on the IPID report and the investigations related to it.
Watch | Malema blasts Ramaphosa, accuses him of defeating the ends of justice: EFF leader Julius Malema has alleged that President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted game ...
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Key FactsMalema Demands Ramaphosa Step Down Amid Scandal
Jun 7, 2022 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Julius Malema insists that President Ramaphosa resign immediately to enable investigations into allegations including kidnapping and bribery.

  • The charges stem from the theft of approximately R60 million in foreign currency linked to the Phala Phala farm scandal.

  • A 48-page affidavit by Arthur Fraser urges the South African Police Service to examine the break-in and involvement of Presidential Protection Services.

  • The EFF has appointed a legal team to explore constitutional measures forcing Ramaphosa to step aside and uphold constitutional integrity.
  • The integrity of our nation is at stake. The EFF will do everything in its power to make sure that Ramaphosa pays for the crimes he has committed in this country.
    Julius Malema during a press briefing in Johannesburg.