{
  "id": 7552211,
  "title": "Allegations that former JMPD boss told cops to avoid syndicate areas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/allegations-that-former-jmpd-boss-told-cops-to-avoid-syndicate-areas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T12:54:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/allegations-that-former-jmpd-boss-told-cops-to-avoid-syndicate-areas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit (TRU) Superintendent Phineas Manyama allegedly instructed officers to steer clear of areas associated with criminal organizations, undermining law enforcement efforts, according to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. This revelation was made by JMPD Head of Internal Affairs, Superintendent Elmarie De Beer, during testimony on Tuesday. De Beer alleged that Manyama was involved in diverting trucks carrying copper to criminal networks and discouraged investigations involving suspected drug traffickers. Additionally, she claimed that Manyama misappropriated resources from the JMPD, employing patrol vehicles and officers to shield private liquor establishments connected to a personal acquaintance. De Beer described Manyama's approach as manipulative, particularly when it came to individuals he sought to protect.",
  "summary": "JMPD Head of Internal Affairs, Superintendent Elmarie De Beer testified before the commission.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former JMPD TRU Superintendent Phineas Manyama instructed officers to avoid syndicate areas.",
    "JMPD Head of Internal Affairs, Elmarie De Beer, testified about Manyama's alleged misconduct.",
    "De Beer claimed Manyama misappropriated resources to protect private liquor establishments."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}