Mabasa kicked out of SAPS over Lolly link
07 Oct, 2011 at 07:07
Eyewitness News has learnt that former crime intelligence officer Major General Joey Mabasa has been discharged from the South African Police Service (SAPS). Mabasa was sidelined after his name emerged in connection with the murder of Teazer's boss Lolly Jackson in May last year. Jackson's alleged killer, Cypriot George Louka, apparently phoned Mabasa and confessed on the night of the murder. The police's McIntosh Polela said management offered Mabasa a discharge as his services were no longer needed.
“He has been offered a discharge from the SAPS which he has accepted and we can confirm that he is no longer with the service” Polela added. However, Mabasa said he only accepted the discharge because police management were attempting to sideline him further by re-assigning him to Limpopo. His spokesperson Mike Naraine said Mabasa wrote to the police commissioner giving him an ultimatum.“He must be sent back to his position as head of crime intelligence in Gauteng [and] if they fail to do that, then he would consider a separation package,” Naraine added.
Meanwhile, it is also understood the Hawks are on the verge of arresting Mabasa for his supposed involvement in the Jackson murder but the former intelligence head has vigorously denied any guilt. (Edited by Tshepiso Moche)
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