Lt-Gen Sindile 'Pitso' Mfazi, South Africa's crime-fighting chief, died under mysterious circumstances in 2020, with his death initially attributed to Covid-19 complications.His widow, Lindelwa Mfazi, contested this, insisting he was murdered and that SAPS members were involved in a cover-up.Toxicology tests confirmed the presence of a poisonous substance, prompting a murder investigation.

Exclusive documents, including Mfazi's diary and SAPS pocketbook, reveal his efforts to investigate systemic corruption within the police force, including allegations of misuse of secret services funds and pandemic-related procurement scandals.The case highlights deep-seated issues within SAPS, with internal anticorruption mechanisms failing to address high-level misconduct.

The investigation now faces challenges, including missing files and a lack of urgency from authorities, raising concerns about the safety of officers investigating corruption.

Philasande Dotyeni's parliamentary disclosures and Lindelwa's persistent advocacy have brought attention to the alleged cover-up, emphasizing the need for independent investigative bodies to address such crimes within the police force.