Puleng Dimpane
Puleng Dimpane is the Chief Financial Officer of the South African Police Service (SAPS), responsible for overseeing its entire budget. Recently, she made headlines after testifying before parliament's ad hoc committee about the disbandment of the political killings task team by suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Dimpane clarified that Mchunu did not consult her regarding the budget constraints he cited for the disbandment, and she expressed her surprise at her information note being used out of context to support the minister's decision. With a background in financial management, Dimpane has been vocal about the need for a permanent structure to address ongoing issues related to political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.
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South Africa:
Acting national police commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane ordered the immediate activation of a 72-hour tracking operation.
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United Kingdom:
Puleng Dimpane, the acting national police commissioner, emphasized the responsibility of police officers to protect women and children.
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South Africa:
Acting national police commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane welcomed Sibiya’s arrest on charges relating to sexual offences.
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South Africa:
Acting national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane said one person had been arrested in connection with one of the killings in July.
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Cabo Verde:
Puleng Dimpane is the acting national commissioner of the South African Police Service who condemned the attack on Somgaxa.
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Nigeria:
Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane praised officers involved in the operation to arrest Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
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South Africa:
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane welcomed Matjeng's dismissal, saying it followed the conclusion of an internal disciplinary process.
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South Africa:
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has called on the Political Killings Task Team to join the investigation.
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South Africa:
CFO Puleng Dimpane testified that Mchunu used her information note out of context regarding the disbandment of the task team.
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