Anthony Gopaul (Major General; District Commissioner: iLembe from 2022; Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner: Crime Detection, KZN)
District Commissioner
Major General Anthony Gopaul is the Acting District Commissioner of iLembe, appointed to the rank in 2022. His career in the South African Police Service began in 1990 with lower-ranking operational work at various stations, moving into national components from 2001. He served in Protection and Security Services, handling VIP protection, and from 2007 provided senior management leadership in border security at the Brigadier level. Gopaul has pursued extensive academic qualifications, including an Executive Development Management Programme, a Bachelors in Policing, and a Master in Technology of Forensic Investigation. He is currently at an advanced stage of a PhD in Criminal Justice focusing on cybercrime. In commission testimony, he faced questions about his interaction with the Minister regarding the murder of Councillor Mabhida.
What the record shows (285 total claims — 107 substantive shown)
2 contradictions on the record
◎ Likely — AI-assisted, cited
NLI-8ddc809b2f55Same office address gives two different telephone numbers (4458 vs 4456); cannot both be the single office phone.
“Road, Durban,4001, telephone no:031 321 4458.”
“Road, Durban,4001, telephone no:031 321 4456.”
◎ Likely — AI-assisted, cited
KNN-8b1e46253de9Same context (Road, Durban 4001, telephone no:) gives two different numbers: 031 321 4456 vs 031 321 4458.
“Road, Durban,4001, telephone no:031 321 4456.”
“Road, Durban,4001, telephone no:031 321 4458.”