# Senona Defends Against Drug Probe Claims

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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: 2026-06-19T16:30:45+00:00
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Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona, head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, fiercely denies allegations he fostered a toxic work environment, defending his reassignment of a narcotics investigator — moved from active duty to an office role — as a necessary step amid serious drug theft allegations. The investigator claims he was sidelined and even forced into a lie detector test over a stolen coffee machine. Senona insists the move was procedural, citing similar actions taken against himself and others under investigation, and denies initiating the polygraph test, calling the accusations “insane.” He also slammed the commission for withholding key documents just two days before his defense was due. 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/1c73900560e06d2e

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