Maj-Gen Ebrahim Ahmed Kadwa

head of Gauteng

Maj-Gen Ebrahim Ahmed Kadwa is the Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) in Gauteng, having served with the unit since its inception in July 2009. His operational career has focused primarily on narcotics and organised crime. During the commission, he testified about receiving a directive from the National Head to verify whether Hawks members were operating at a specific address—a request he acted on without questioning the source. He acknowledged not following up with Colonel Serfontein that afternoon to the best of his recollection and could not confirm whether he made any calls without itemised billing. He was also questioned about whether any subsequent follow-up was done on his own initiative rather than under direction.

121 claims0 scheme(s)1 contradiction(s)

What the record shows (121 total claims — 54 substantive shown)

1 contradiction on the record

◎ Likely — AI-assisted, cited

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A asserts he did not follow up with Serfontein all afternoon; B concedes he may have called him, directly contradicting the denial.

Day 38Maj-Gen Kadwa“To the best of my recollection, I did not follow up with Colonel Serfontein throughout the afternoon”

Day 38Maj-Gen Kadwa“it is possible that I would have called, but as I said, I do not have the benefit of the messages now, as well as the itemised billing for me to have ”