The Madlanga Commission resumes today in Pretoria, where a new witness will testify remotely following ballistic expert Mishack Mkhabela’s explosive evidence on the Swart murder and gun violence in South Africa.
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale will appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee today and tomorrow, becoming the sixth witness in the inquiry into allegations raised by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today after Friday’s explosive testimony from Witness C, who implicated senior police officials in a R1.2 billion SAPS tender scandal.
Former police minister Bheki Cele described forensic investigator Paul O’ Sullivan as an “octopus” during testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, a remark that prompted a statement from the Helen Suzman Foundation.
Testimony before the Madlanga Commission revealed claims linking businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to senior police officials and irregular SAPS tender dealings worth R1.2 billion.
A third whistleblower, known as Witness C, is testifying at the Madlanga Commission behind closed doors, following shocking claims by Witnesses A and B that senior police officers colluded with underworld figures to obstruct investigations and influence court outcomes.
Bheki Cele returns to Parliament on Friday for a second day of testimony before the ad hoc committee investigating corruption and political interference in the police, following heated exchanges and explosive revelations about the taxi industry and his links to controversial figures.
The Madlanga Commission resumes its hearings in Pretoria today, following explosive testimony from Witness B, who linked the murder of engineer Armand Swart to a manipulated Transnet tender allegedly involving Katiso “KT” Molefe’s nephew, Lucky.
12 on Hillel Villa and Spa has denied any connection to businessman Thami Ndlala or Lerato Kganyago following reports linking the property to testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
Lerato Kganyago has been drawn into social media speculation after her hotel and spa, gifted to her by husband Thami Ndlala in 2022, was mentioned in testimony before the Madlanga Commission.
The Madlanga Commission resumed hearings on Monday with witnesses testifying remotely under protection, as the inquiry continues its investigation into alleged police corruption and interference in cartel cases.
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is expected to return to Parliament on Friday to continue his testimony before the ad hoc committee investigating corruption and interference in the criminal justice system.
Police raided the business property of controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of political interference in the criminal justice system.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended South Africa’s inspector-general of intelligence, Imtiaz Fazel, following a complaint to Parliament that has triggered a formal investigation into his conduct.
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is accused of having a romantic relationship with her special adviser Ngwako Kgatla, whom she allegedly shielded from disciplinary action.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to testify before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Tuesday, where he will be questioned on his explosive allegations of political interference in policing.
In a revealing sit-down with SABC News, North West businessman Brown Mogotsi addressed corruption allegations, tensions with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, and his disputed party membership.
The ANC says Brown Mogotsi is no longer a member of the party after reports linked him to organised crime.
Katiso Molefe, accused of orchestrating multiple murders and linked to the Big Five cartel, will appeal his bail denial in the Johannesburg High Court.
Former Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla has been granted R10,000 bail after being charged with fraud and corruption linked to Bosasa security upgrades.
Police launched a second major search-and-seizure operation into alleged R1.6 billion City of Cape Town tender fraud, raiding 26 sites.
Dumisani Khumalo continues testimony at the Madlanga Commission, expanding on claims of a criminal cartel infiltrating politics and police.
Political parties are demanding swift prosecutions after the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal revealed that syndicates looted more than R2 billion meant for patient care.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has set up an independent inquiry to decide if Andrew Chauke is fit to remain in office after serious allegations were raised against him.
he Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered shocking corruption at Tembisa Hospital, revealing that three powerful syndicates – including one tied to businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala – looted over R2 billion meant for healthcare.
Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission.
Acting Ekurhuleni police chief Julius Mkhwanazi has gone on special leave after being implicated in the “blue lights” scandal involving businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
Hitman Sabelo Phewa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Richmond municipal manager Sibusiso Sithole, a case linked to political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.
Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola resumes his testimony on Day 5 of the Madlanga Commission, after a grilling about why he obeyed an “unlawful” order to disband the Political Killings Task Team.
On Madlanga Commission Day 4, SAPS commissioner Fannie Masemola takes the stand to respond to shocking allegations of corruption and political interference raised by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
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