THE IDAC FILES A NOTICE WITH THE HIGH COURT ON THE MAGISTRATE’S RECUSAL

15 OCTOBER 2025

THE IDAC FILES A NOTICE WITH THE HIGH COURT ON THE MAGISTRATE’S RECUSAL

The NPA’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has filed for a review with the Pretoria High Court on the Magistrate presiding over a matter involving Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and two others, recusing himself from the matter. In his recusal, he cites allegations of corruption against the judiciary at the Madlanga Commission. The matter was postponed to 06 November 2025 for the outcome of the review application.

The IDAC is of the view that the magistrate should not have recused himself from the matter, as allegations made at the commission have no bearing on the matter before court.

Khumalo, together with Major General Josias Lekalakala and Major General Nosipho Madondo, filed an application to have their bail conditions relaxed, after they were arrested with four others on charges of fraud and corruption, relating to the appointment of an unqualified civilian within the Crime Intelligence Division in the South African Police Service (SAPS). The state is opposing the application. The hearing thereof will commence after the outcome of the review application by the IDAC.

Enquiries:

Henry Mamothame

IDAC - Spokesperson

082 317 5731