Riah Phiyega
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Riah Phiyega is a former South African police commissioner, notable for being the first woman to hold the position. She served from 2012 until her suspension in 2015 following criticism of her management during the Marikana massacre, where 34 mineworkers were killed by police. Phiyega's tenure was marred by allegations of operational failures and accusations that she compromised police integrity under political pressure.
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Former national police commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting alleged crime boss Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.
Phiyega denies meeting alleged cartel boss Matlala as recordings expose Mchunu, Sibiya links – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-10-31
South Africa· 2025-10-31
Riah Phiyega was the first woman to hold the post of police commissioner and was suspended in October 2015 by Zuma.
I would have avoided the Marikana massacre – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-10-24
South Africa· 2025-10-24
