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Lieutenant-General Peter Jacobs

Sullied saga: The intrigue that litters the path that ends with top cop Jeremy Vearey’s dismissal

South Africa

Sullied saga: The intrigue that litters the path that ends with top cop Jeremy Vearey’s dismissal

By Caryn Dolley

Crime Intelligence head Peter Jacobs is told he can return to work after months of fighting ‘suspension’

South Africa

Crime Intelligence head Peter Jacobs is told he can return to work after months of fighting ‘suspension’

By Marianne Thamm

Jacobs vs Sitole: High Court rules Sitole suspension of Jacobs and five others lawful

South Africa

Jacobs vs Sitole: High Court rules Sitole suspension of Jacobs and five others lawful

By Marianne Thamm

Jacobs vs Sitole: Legal ping-pong as national police commissioner doubles down on suspensions

South Africa

Jacobs vs Sitole: Legal ping-pong as national police commissioner doubles down on suspensions

By Marianne Thamm

Jacobs vs Sitole: Crime Intelligence head takes suspension battle to court, reveals historic deep rot in the key division

South Africa

Jacobs vs Sitole: Crime Intelligence head takes suspension battle to court, reveals historic deep rot in the key division

By Marianne Thamm

Jacobs vs Sitole: Treasury note allowed for emergency PPE procurement from slush fund, confirming suspended CI boss’ claim

South Africa

Jacobs vs Sitole: Treasury note allowed for emergency PPE procurement from slush fund, confirming suspended CI boss’ claim

By Marianne Thamm

Slain detective Charl Kinnear was on the trail of ‘Gauteng mafia’

South Africa

Slain detective Charl Kinnear was on the trail of ‘Gauteng mafia’

By Vincent Cruywagen

In 2019, Kinnear submitted detailed complaint to police bosses - only to be met with inertia and reluctance to prosecute

South Africa

In 2019, Kinnear submitted detailed complaint to police bosses - only to be met with inertia and reluctance to prosecute

By Vincent Cruywagen

Kinnear suspect, Zane Killian, believed to have played a key role in assassination plot, charged with murder

South Africa

Kinnear suspect, Zane Killian, believed to have played a key role in assassination plot, charged with murder

By Vincent Cruywagen

Former rugby player arrested in Kinnear investigation set to appear in Cape Town court

South Africa

Former rugby player arrested in Kinnear investigation set to appear in Cape Town court

By Vincent Cruywagen

Hawks make breakthrough in Kinnear assassination case, man arrested in Gauteng

South Africa

Hawks make breakthrough in Kinnear assassination case, man arrested in Gauteng

By Vincent Cruywagen