The South African Police Service (SAPS) has conducted raids on properties linked to members of the force in Centurion, as part of an investigation into the death of former deputy national commissioner of crime detection, Sindile Mfazi.Mfazi died in 2021, initially reported as having succumbed to Covid-19 complications, but subsequent investigations revealed potential foul play.A post-mortem and inquest confirmed he was poisoned with casting resin, leading to internal bleeding.The Cold Case Unit is now examining the incident, having seized electronic devices to corroborate evidence.SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed the investigation is ongoing, with search warrants and interviews with persons of interest.

A former crime intelligence officer raised concerns about SAPS officials accessing Mfazi's documents during the investigation, citing bloodstains as evidence of suspicious circumstances.The family pursued a court order for a post-mortem, which provided forensic confirmation of the poisoning.The case highlights tensions within SAPS and raises questions about accountability in high-level investigations.