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A continuation of the Ismael Dawood story, and a bit of recap into Esmael Nangyβs story for those who havenβt heard of it. Iβm making a thread since this is gonna be a long read. After reading this first part, please proceed to the comments to read further. Good evening, Fellow Dlangarians!
Colonel Ismail Dawood is one of the five police officers that were cleared of wrongdoing by the court some time in June. These are the men that had gone looking for the alleged kidnapping kingpin, Esmael βManinginingiβ Nangy. They had gone there under the command of Senona.
β[Kaizer] Chiefs they were fighting for Thapelo, Sundowns they were looking to sign Thapelo, even SuperSport."
Thapelo Masekoβs childhood coach at Vaal Juventus Isaac Mphashane has opened up about the strikerβs journey to the professional ranks, saying Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns wanted to sign him as a young boy. https://t.co/uX6jEA3fPu
JUST IN:
Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga is the inaugural Oversight Judge (Ombud) for the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).
Addressing the media in Pretoria at this hour, Raulinga said:
-the office is established in terms of the Act.
-the retired judge will serve for a 5-year-term.
-this office is to strengthen integrityβ¦
-the office contributes to public confidence in the justice system.
-the office investigates complaints concerningβ¦this includes prosecutors, officials etc.
-members of the public can also complain.
-the office will operate with strict judicial detachment.
-every complaint will be considered fairly.
-justice is applied without regard to status or affiliation.
-the office does not investigate intellegence matters.
-the office operates within clean defined boundaries.
-internal and external parties can complain. It is not an Ombuds institution.
-confidentiality is key.
-a secure complainants drop- box will be set up. Electronic complaints mechanism has been set up.
-duration of investigations will depend on the complexity of each matter.
-the judge may make findings and recommendations in accordance with the law.
-the oversight judge reports to the Minister of Justice and not the head of IDAC.
-the office remains independent.
-working as a nation we can eradicate corruption.
-the pursuits of justice and accountability in eradicating corruption cannot happen in isolation. We need collaboration.
-this office will ensure every investigation contributes to resorting public trust.