Colonel Sephungu

Commander of Warrant Officer Phakula

Colonel Sephungu, a senior officer in the South African Police Service, was identified during the Madlanga Commission as the commander of Warrant Officer Phakula. Testimony described him as having given Phakula permission to attend a crime scene, though questions later arose about whether he could have granted such approval while reportedly on leave during the period between the incident and court appearances. Statements attributed to Bok and Sephungu were said to implicate General Khan in informing members they would be arrested, with Sephungu’s account noting Khan’s alleged involvement. However, investigators suggested Sephungu may have been used as a cover-up, with one witness indicating he could have been cleared of wrongdoing by submitting a statement.

26 claims0 scheme(s)1 contradiction(s)

What the record shows (26 total claims — 10 substantive shown)

1 contradiction on the record

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Same person re same scene attendance: one says he gave permission to go, other says he instructed not to go—cannot both be true.

Day 107Warrant Officer Phakula“He confirmed that I gave him a call and he gave me permission to attend the crime scene”

Day 107Warrant Officer Phakula“he said, no, do not go I would not have”