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Brigadier Matjeng Fired Over Corruption | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Brigadier Rachel Matjeng has been fired from the South African Police Service after being convicted of accepting bribes, money laundering, and aiding a corrupt contractor — all tied to a scandalous romance and leaked secrets that helped rig a 360-million-rand contract. Her dismissal marks the end of a high-profile career, but her legal troubles are far from over — she’s one of sixteen facing criminal charges in what’s becoming a major crackdown on police corruption. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ccf7ec81f4a33251