Godfrey Lebeya
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Godfrey Lebeya is a former head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) in South Africa. He has been implicated in allegations of interference in police operations, particularly concerning the handling of arrests related to organized crime and political corruption, as revealed during recent commission inquiries.
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Godfrey Lebeya is the former Hawks boss who was allegedly called to interfere in a takedown operation.
Hawks has double agent – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-11-07
South Africa· 2025-11-07
Mbotho received a call from then Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya, to inform him that people claiming to be Hawks officers had arrived at Molefe’s home.
Hawks say miscommunication led to alleged interference in Molefe’s arrest – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-11-03
South Africa· 2025-11-03
Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya was implicated by Mokoena for issuing the order to verify the operation's legitimacy.
Hawks deny interference in Molefe’s arrest – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-10-30
South Africa· 2025-10-30
