Gauteng traffic chief Samuel Mashaba is suspended amid allegations connected to a cocaine bust. News24 reports that Mashaba is accused of attempting to steal 715kg of cocaine. The suspension follows the matter being raised publicly in connection with the large quantity of drugs reportedly involved, described by the outlet as worth about R300 million.
According to the reports, the allegation centers on an attempt to take control of or interfere with the cocaine seizure rather than on ordinary policing duties. The sources state that Mashaba is the subject of the suspension and that he is facing accusations related to the attempted theft of the drugs.
The articles do not provide additional details on the investigation, the specific circumstances of the alleged attempted theft, or whether charges have been formally filed. They also do not specify the duration of the suspension or what internal or legal steps are next. The reports therefore focus on the suspension announcement and the stated allegation involving 715kg of cocaine.
