Officer believes SAPS will be 'prejudiced' if she's not allowed to return to work, court hears

JOHANNEBSURG - A Crime Intelligence officer who was allegedly promoted to a position she wasn’t qualified for said the SA Police Service (SAPS) will be "prejudiced" if she’s not allowed to return to work.

Dineo Mokwela appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Friday to have her bail conditions relaxed.

Mokwele, along with six other senior intelligence officers, are facing charges of fraud and corruption.

It's alleged that the six senior officers colluded to appoint Mokwele as a brigadier to a highly specialised position within the intelligence division despite her lack of experience.

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The 30-year-old wants an amendment to the bail condition that prohibits her from entering any SAPS intelligence premises.

In an affidavitread by her lawyer, Phelo Mahlati, Mokwele said the SA police service has not released her from her duties.

"Due to the attached bail conditions which prohibit me from accessing my employment station and or the crime intelligence offices of the Republic of SA, such suffices as an indirect dismissal of my employment, and I submit it tramples my employment rights in terms of the Labour Relations Act and Employment Equity Act," said Mahlati.

The matter will resume on 8 September 2025 for further oral arguments.