In 1981, he was "assigned" to the murder of Griffiths Mxenge. His role as Vlakplaas commander ended after 18 months, following a disaster when two of his operatives were arrested on a sortie in Swaziland.
In 1981, he was 'designated' to be involved in the murder of Griffiths Mxenge. His position as Vlakplaas commander ceased after 18 months, following a mishap when two of his agents were apprehended during a mission in Swaziland.