Riah Phiyega

Riah Phiyega

politician South Africa

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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South Africa South Africa: Former national police commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting alleged crime boss Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. 5

Vusimuzi Matlala Senzo Mchunu Bheki Cele Shadrack Sibiya Feroz Khan Richard Shibiri Fannie Masemola Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Jothan Msibi Jacob Zuma
Mail & Guardian: Phiyega denies meeting alleged cartel boss Matlala as recordings expose Mchunu, Sibiya links – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Riah Phiyega was the first woman to hold the post of police commissioner and was suspended in October 2015 by Zuma. 4

Bheki Cele Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Nathi Mthethwa Senzo Mchunu Fannie Masemola Vusimuzi Matlala Bongani Mpungose Kiernan Forbes Shadrack Sibiya Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Mbuyiseli Madlanga
Mail & Guardian: I would have avoided the Marikana massacre – The Mail & Guardian