By Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
SAPS Spokesperson
The Commission’s Recommendations Task Team has arrested a Captain attached to the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory on charges of defeating the ends of justice.
The suspect was arrested on Friday, 22 May 2026 at his residence in Pretoria following investigations by the task team.
The arrest relates to allegations of defeating the ends of justice in several high-profile murder cases currently under investigation as well as evidence before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
During the operation, the team seized several items belonging to the state, including ballistic reports, several rounds of ammunition and other evidential material relevant to investigations.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 25 May 2026.
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