SAPS Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and six senior co-accused have arrived at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, where the NPA is expected to formally withdraw the criminal charges against them. Among those alongside Khumalo are Major Generals Philani Lushaba, Nosipho Precious Madondo, Josias Lekalaka and Zwelithini Gabela, as well as Brigadiers Phindile Ncube and Dineo Mokwele.

Charges against SAPS Crime Intelligence Head Lieutenant- General Dumisani Khumalo and six others have been withdrawn.

The accused appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Friday morning.

The other accused are Major Generals Philani Lushaba, Nosipho Precious Madondo, Josias Lekalaka and Zwelithini Gabela, as well as Brigadiers Phindile Ncube and Dineo Mokwele.

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