Ex-Ipid boss, forensic investigator implicated in plot to oust former top cop

CEDRICK Nkabinde, chief of staff for suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, was part of a “ task team” plotting allegedly with instructions from forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, and former head of Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Robert McBride to block ex-police national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane from occupying the position permanently.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

Nkabinde, who previously worked at IPID, was testifying before the parliamentary inquiry probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Phahlane served as the acting national commissioner from October 15, 2015, to June 1, 2017.

Nkabinde said the plot against Phahlane was hatched at a meeting that took place at the O'Sullivan house, which used to belong to Radovan Krejcir, a Czech criminal fugitive serving a prison term.

He said the task team consisted of McBride, O'Sullivan, the late Mandlakayise Mahlangu of IPID, himself, McBride's personal assistant Sarah-Jane Trent, a white lady called Candice from Crime Intelligence, Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, two white males from AfriForum, and the DA, as well as a white lady who was a journalist.