Suspended DIS officers sue over ‘unlawful’ probe

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The five plaintiffs, say the report has led to arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary charges that have lasted for more than 18 months PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Five members of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) investigative team have taken the government and senior officials to court, arguing that the investigation report underpinning their disciplinary proceedings is invalid, rendering the process unlawful and unfair.

In the freshly filed court documents, the case centres on what is known as the “Bagopi Report”, a 163-page document reportedly completed in September 2024 following an internal investigation into alleged misconduct within a multi-agency team of the DIS.

The five plaintiffs, Paul Setlhabi, Mpho Molokwane, Sebueng Mukane, Kuda Malikongwa, and Pulane Kgoadi, say the report has led to arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary charges that have lasted for more than 18 months.

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Suspended DIS officers sue over ‘unlawful’ probe

Five members of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) investigative team have taken the government and senior officials to court, arguing that the investigation report underpinning their disciplinary proceedings is invalid, rendering the process unlawful and unfair.

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