Former WC intelligence boss summoned to appear in court

JOHANNESBURG - Former Western Cape intelligence boss, Mzwandile Tiyo has been issued with a criminal summons on six charges.

This, in relation to his conduct in the theft of his service pistol after he allegedly went into a tavern in the Western Cape.

Tiyo earlier this month filed a complaint against Police Portfolio Committee chairperson, Ian Cameron accusing him of harbouring a personal vendetta against him and using his position and influence within parliament to victimise and defame him.

Parliament earlier this week acknowledged receipt of the complaint with an undertaking that it would receive the necessary attention.

READ: Former WC crime intelligence boss Tiyo files complaint against DA MP Cameron before Parliament

Tiyo is accused of breaching the Firearms Control Act following his alleged failure to take reasonable steps to prevent the loss of his firearm resulting in its theft.

According to the charge sheet, seen by Eyewitness News, Tiyo is also accused of failing to report the loss or theft of the firearm, thereby acting in contravention of the Firearms Control Act.

Tiyo is also charged with fraud for allegedly pretending that a police docket had been opened in the theft and therefore unlawfully intending to defraud and prejudice the South African Police Service (SAPS) and its members.

He is also accused of defeating the administration of justice by allegedly stating that a criminal case would be registered for the theft.