Controversial former crime intelligence boss, Lt-Gen Richard Mdluli has been suspended from the police.
The office of acting national police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkwa-nazi says the notice of suspension has been served on Mdluli's lawyer.
Spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo says the suspension relates to allegations that had emerged from the ongoing court inquest into the murder of Mdluli's former lover's husband, Oupa Ramogibe in 1999.
Last year, Mdluli faced fraud and corruption charges relating to alleged misuse of a crime intelligence fund, the purchase of luxury vehicles and the hiring of family members.
He was suspended, but both sets of charges were withdrawn, and Mdluli was reinstated as head of crime intelligence in March this year.
