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 allegedly murdered top detective Frans Mathipa in August 2023, according to a BBC investigation. Mathipa, a respected officer, had been working on a sensitive case involving an alleged IS militant, Abdella Abadigga. The investigation suggests that special forces were involved in Abadigga's abduction and possible murder.
Mathipa's car was found overturned, and he was shot while driving. Seven members of the special forces and one military police officer have been charged with his murder, but they deny the charges. Three of the men have refused to comply with a court order revoking their bail. The South African army and Department of Home Affairs have not responded to the BBC's questions about their involvement in Abadigga's case.
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