Massive Corruption Scandal Hits South African Police Service. 

Governmental and police corruption has long been a problem in South Africa. In recent months, a widespread investigation was launched into possible links between the South African police minister, Senzo Mchunu, and organized crime.  According to a BBC report, the investigation, formally titled the Madlinga Commission, named after Judge Mbuyiseli Madlinga, has unearthed explosive testimony. The first major revelation was from the head of police intelligence, Dumisani Khumalo, who stated that there was a widespread cartel called the “ big five” that had its fingers in everything from drugs to contract killing. He also alleged that there were serving police officers who were prominent members of the cartel.  In the most recent developments, another report in the BBC, a man named Wiandre Pretorious, who had been named in court documents, last week survived an attempt on his life, and reportedly shot himself at a gas station. This is very complex and developing, so it is unclear how it will end.