Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
South African special forces accused of murdering top detective Frans Mathipa in 2023. Mathipa was investigating alleged abduction and murder of alleged IS militant Abdella Abadigga, who was smuggled back to South Africa by military and Home Affairs. Mathipa's documents reveal vehicle linked to special forces tracked at the scene of his death.
Special forces warned The Hawks that they would kill anyone investigating. Three men charged with Mathipa's murder refused to comply with bail revocation, raising concerns over trial.
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