# Hawks Cocaine Case and Coffee Machine Fallout

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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: 2026-06-19T16:06:30+00:00
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## Resource

Major-General Lesetja Senona, suspended head of the KwaZulu-Natal Hawks, is under fire at the Madlanga Commission as he testifies about a $200 million cocaine heist that vanished from a Hawks facility. Senona insists he’s innocent, claiming he was forcibly removed from his office after his first testimony. He also denies orchestrating a lie detector test over a stolen coffee machine, calling the accusation absurd — saying he only followed orders to temporarily reassign a staff member amid an investigation into serious drug theft allegations. The coffee machine saga even sparked a crowdfunding campaign, drawing public ridicule and attention. Witnesses, including Warrant Officer Karl Sander, allege Senona moved him to shield him from drug trafficking probes targeting corrupt insiders — a claim Senona denies, calling Sander’s testimony biased. Others point to lax security at the Hawks building and suspect an inside job tied to management. The Commission is set to conclude by July, with its findings to be presented to the President. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/9e8150098fab59cf

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