Richard Mdluli
Richard Mdluli is a former South African police official who gained infamy as the head of the police's crime intelligence unit. He was implicated in numerous criminal activities, including kidnapping and intimidation, which ultimately led to his conviction and a five-year prison sentence. Mdluli's controversial tenure and close ties to political figures, particularly during Jacob Zuma's presidency, have made him a symbol of corruption within the South African police force.
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Richard Mdluli is the former crime intelligence boss who was not prosecuted for the alleged murder of Tefo Ramogibe.
Andrew Chauke acted outside prosecutorial jurisdiction, says NPA boss Shamila Batohi – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-24
Mkhwanazi said the police service faced the 'worst kind of political interference' during that time.
Cele throws Mchunu under the bus – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-23
Richard Mdluli is the former crime intelligence boss involved in a slush-fund scandal.
Madlanga inquiry adjourns early as crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo falls ill – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-01
Mdluli was accused of abuse of the police’s secret slush fund between 2008 and 2012.
Mthethwa dies before answering for his role in police capture – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-30
Richard Mdluli was suspended by Gen Mkhwanazi for being a close ally of then-President Jacob Zuma and later sentenced to jail for serious crimes.
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi: The top cop who stood up to politicians
United Kingdom· 2025-07-19
