Jailed ex-South African crime intelligence boss pleads innocence
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER MOMENTS after he lost his freedom and made his way to spend his first night as a prisoner, former South African Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli proclaimed his innocence and began the battle for his freedom. Mdluli, (62) who together with his co-accused and former cop Mthunzi Mthembeni, were convicted of kidnap and assault, declared after Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng sentenced them to an effective five years in prison, that he will approach the Supreme Court of Appeals. He said he would also apply for bail, pending the appeal. Mduli, who was convicted of the kidnap and assault…
