a) Upon enquiry remand detainee, Philemon Lukhele alleged that a cell phone was delivered to him by unknown Correctional Official. The Department and South African Police Services conducted an investigation, subsequently an official who is suspected of giving the mentioned inmate the cell phone was issued with a contemplation of suspension letter as part of the departmental disciplinary process.
b) The matter was reported to South African Police Services (SAPS) under case number 420/05/2022, which should determine what the cell phone was used for.
c) The criminal investigation by SAPS which is currently underway will determine its impact on the ongoing murder investigation.
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