Sander’s evidence forms part of the commission’s investigation into the theft of a large cocaine consignment from a Hawks storage facility in Port Shepstone in November 2021.

Madlanga commission to focus on Port Shepstone cocaine theft as Hawks boss Senona prepares to testify

Warrant Officer Karl Sander testifies before the Madlanga Commission, alleging corruption within the KwaZulu-Natal Hawks and detailing his experiences in the narcotics unit.

Warrant Officer Karl Sander, implicated in the theft of 541kg of cocaine, testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, asserting his innocence and questioning the integrity of…

Warrant Officer Karl Sander, implicated in the theft of 541kg of cocaine, testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, asserting his innocence and questioning the integrity of…

Commission probes break-in to uncover claims drug cartels have links to the police

Sander’s evidence forms part of the commission’s investigation into the theft of a large cocaine consignment from a Hawks storage facility in Port Shepstone in November 2021.

Veteran Hawks investigator Karl Sander testifies about alleged retaliation and toxic relationships within the agency following a cocaine theft investigation.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry reveals serious errors in polygraph tests of KwaZulu-Natal Hawks officers involved in a R200 million cocaine theft, leading to emotional…

Madlanga commission focuses on allegations of drug cartels linked to police officials

Sander was previously implicated in allegations surrounding the 2021 theft of 541kg of cocaine, valued at more than R200 million, from a Hawks storage facility in Port Shepstone.

Duma further testified that investigators often rely on container numbers to initiate action and that information about containers detained by customs authorities is not always…

Lieutenant-Colonel Justice Jabulani Duma's testimony at the Madlanga Commission sheds light on the complexities of police trust and operations in drug investigations, revealing…

A fundraising campaign launched to replace a stolen coffee machine belonging to veteran Hawks investigator Karl Sander has raised more than R140,000 after he was cleared by the…

Col Gavin Jacob testifies his superior ordered the drugs to be stored in an office that had been broken into two weeks earlier

Col Gavin Jacob tells the commission about police station storage issues

This week the commission heard how the drugs disappeared, with evidence suggesting the theft may have been an inside job rather than a simple security failure.

Sibiya is expected to take the stand after the appearance of KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Leseja Senona was postponed because his legal counsel fell ill.