Ekurhuleni metro police department (EMPD) acting chief Julius Mkhwanazi promoted 55 candidates to senior positions within three months, and some positions were filled without being advertised.

Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo, head of crime intelligence, defended the appointment of Dineo Mokwele, a former BMW supervisor, to a senior SAPS position, asserting she met all requirements due to her mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.

Sibiya allegedly pushed for the closure of the PKKT after the discovery of the cartel.

Most of the firearms involved in the killings of politicians belong to municipalities or private security companies, Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo has revealed.

The head of crime intelligence, Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo, has told the Madlanga commission that he is of the view that embattled deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya influenced minister of police Senzo Mchunu.

The spokesperson for the Madlanga commission says they have offered Brown Mogotsi protection following his alleged shooting on Monday night.

The Madlanga commission has heard how the suspended police deputy commissioner for crime detection, Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, was seen driving a bakkie belonging to a convicted criminal.

Head of crime intelligence Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo says criminal cartels now use the strategy of hiring law enforcement officers to carry out their orders.

The head of crime intelligence, Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo, says the traditional way the police do investigations is no longer suitable for investigating organised crimes.

Brown Mogotsi's vehicle was attacked in Vosloorus, with multiple bullets fired, but he escaped unharmed. The incident occurred ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Madlanga commission, where he is implicated in allegations of police interference.