Gauteng traffic police chief Samuel Mashaba is suspended amid allegations connected to a large cocaine bust. Multiple reports say Mashaba is accused of attempting to steal 715kg of cocaine, an amount described as involving a value of about R300 million. The suspension is reported to follow pressure surrounding the matter.
One outlet reports that Mashaba had been testifying at the Madlanga Commission the week before his suspension. According to that account, he comes under sustained pressure during or after the commission proceedings, which is linked to the decision to suspend him. Another outlet reports the suspension without additional details beyond the accusation and the size and value of the cocaine involved.
Across the reports, the central points are the same: Mashaba holds a senior position in Gauteng’s traffic policing structure, authorities allege he was involved in an attempt to take control of the cocaine seized during the bust, and he is suspended while the matter is addressed. No further outcomes of any investigation or disciplinary process are stated in the available summaries.
