The Phala Phala saga is back in the spotlight — this time with questions being raised about the police officers tasked with investigating the controversial farm burglary. ActionSA is taking on the South African Police Service, challenging what it describes as a flawed disciplinary process that cleared Major General Wally Rhoode and Brigadier Hennie Rekhoto of wrongdoing linked to their handling of the investigation. The party says the SAPS findings contradict conclusions previously reached by independent oversight bodies, including IPID and the Public Protector. ActionSA says it has obtained records of the disciplinary process and believes there are serious unanswered questions about how
evidence was considered — including why some allegations raised by oversight bodies were not properly addressed. So, what exactly happened inside this disciplinary process? Was due process followed, or does this raise fresh questions about accountability within the police service? Tonight, we unpack ActionSA’s legal challenge, the allegations surrounding the SAPS findings, and what this could mean for the long-running Phala Phala saga.