# Colonel Padayachee Defends His Role | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-14T11:31:43+00:00
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Colonel Brian Padayachee is standing firm against accusations that he’s unfit for his role leading a high-stakes corruption probe involving top police figures, including Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo. Facing claims from Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that he’s being manipulated, Padayachee counters with a career spanning four decades, a diploma in police administration, and a proven track record of major investigations. He even praised Mkhwanazi’s anti-corruption stance, recalling positive interactions—including being invited to his home—and questioned why Mkhwanazi didn’t mention their prior meetings. Padayachee insists his work is evidence-based, free of political interference, and strictly within his mandate. Meanwhile, Khumalo denies wrongdoing, calling the case a labor dispute and seeking a review. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f710e37b562105f8

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