A senior police officer in the South African Police Service (SAPS), Acting Sedibeng District Commissioner Brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu, is facing serious allegations after reportedly visiting an inmate, identified as KT Molefe, at a Gauteng correctional facility under suspicious circumstances late last year.
According to evidence presented by a source identified as Witness B, Brigadier Nkhwashu allegedly made an unsanctioned visit to the prison on 9 December 2024, well after official visiting hours had ended. The visit, which reportedly involved an unmarked vehicle with no registration plates, has raised questions about the purpose of the meeting and whether protocol was violated.
Witness B told investigators that prison officials were alarmed when Nkhwashu arrived at the facility that evening, claiming to be related to inmate KT Molefe. The brigadier allegedly carried bags containing clothing and food intended for Molefe.
“The prison officials took the clothing. But Nkhwashu was not allowed to give Molefe food because they said it goes against prison policies,” Witness B stated. “The officials told me they found the situation suspicious, especially because the vehicle had no registration plates. They contacted me immediately after the incident.
Prison staff reportedly became more concerned after Molefe denied being related to the police brigadier, contradicting Nkhwashu’s claim of a familial connection. The discrepancy, coupled with the unconventional timing and method of the visit, led correctional officers to escalate the matter internally.
A senior correctional services official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the incident as highly irregular and said it could constitute both a procedural breach and an abuse of authority if proven true.
While the Department of Correctional Services has not officially confirmed Molefe’s charges, sources within SAPS suggest he may be linked to an ongoing corruption or fraud case in Gauteng. Molefe is said to have connections with several senior officials under investigation for alleged tender irregularities.
This revelation has fuelled speculation about the nature of Nkhwashu’s visit and whether it was purely personal or related to ongoing police matters.
The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that it recorded the incident and submitted a report to the relevant oversight authorities.
Meanwhile, Witness B’s testimony continues to play a key role in uncovering the full circumstances surrounding the after-hours prison visit, which many in law enforcement circles have described as deeply concerning.
If found guilty of misconduct or policy violations, Brigadier Nkhwashu could face disciplinary suspension, dismissal, or criminal prosecution for abuse of authority and interference with correctional procedures.