Lesetja Senona
South AfricapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lesetja Senona is the head of the KwaZulu-Natal division of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks. He has been in the news for his testimony regarding his interactions with businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, denying any allegations of sharing confidential information related to ongoing investigations into organized crime and political killings.
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Former KZN Hawks head Lesetja Senona organised a meeting between Matlala and Mkhwanazi.
Mchunu link battle splits police inquirySouth Africa· 2026-09-11
Senona resigned after allegations aired before the commission concerning the theft of drugs valued at about R200 million from the Hawks' Port Shepstone offices intensified.
Senona and Matjeng latest casualties of Madlanga CommissionSouth Africa· 2026-07-01
Lesetja Senona is the head of the KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation who alleged illegal actions taken against him by Mkhwanazi.
Mkhwanazi and KZN Hawks boss at odds over office removal – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-02-02
Lesetja Senona, KZN head of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation, has been referred for further investigation regarding his links to businessman Vusimuzi Matlala.
KZN Hawks boss referred for investigation – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
Lesetja Senona is the KwaZulu-Natal head of the Directorate and Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) who denied sharing confidential information with businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.
I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-28
