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flag A South African officer said superiors pressured him to arrest blogger Musa Khawula in 2024 over posts about a businessman, sparking concerns over political interference and free speech.

flag A South African police officer testified before the Madlanga Commission that he was pressured by senior officials, including General Shadrack Sibiya and Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale, to urgently arrest celebrity blogger Musa Khawula in 2024. flag The arrest, linked to Khawula’s online posts about political figures and businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, was carried out via a J50 warrant and later dismissed by a judge. flag The witness said he sent the arrest warrant to Matlala, who acknowledged receipt, and that General Richard Shibiri had personally urged Khawula to stop posting about Matlala, calling him a “good guy.” The testimony has fueled concerns about political interference in law enforcement and the suppression of free expression.

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