Lebeya questioned at Madlanga Commission over inaction on Senona in Port Shepstone theft

Retired Hawks national head Dr Godfrey Lebeya returned to the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday to conclude his testimony as the inquiry probes why no action was taken against Senona, who was a person of interest in the 2021 Port Shepstone drug theft.

Key admission on investigative steps

Lebeya admitted during the commission’s proceedings that Senona was never subjected to a polygraph test and that no action was taken against him despite his status as a person of interest in the case.

Commission scrutiny and unanswered questions

The admission has prompted renewed scrutiny of how the investigation was handled. The commission is examining why Senona was not subjected to further investigative measures and why he remained untreated by investigators despite attracting police interest.

Broader context of testimony

Lebeya’s appearance continues as part of the Madlanga Commission’s wider inquiry into the policing and investigative decisions connected to the Port Shepstone drug theft. The proceedings were reported as underway.

What has been established so far

• Lebeya returned to conclude his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
• He confirmed Senona was not given a polygraph test.
• No action was taken against Senona despite him being a person of interest in the 2021 theft.

The commission continues to probe these investigative decisions.