Hanover Park police attack leads to four arrests
Four suspects were arrested after a Hanover Park police attack near a voting station on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
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SAPS lieutenant general arrested at Sandton strip club
A 59-year-old SAPS lieutenant general was arrested at a Sandton strip club over alleged sexual offences against two teenagers. Here is what we know.
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Nine SAPS officers suspended over R360m Medicare24 tender
Nine SAPS officers suspended on Friday over their role in the R360m Medicare24 tender linked to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. Court date set for 26 June.
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South Africa murder rate falls 9.5% in Q4 crime statistics
South Africa's Q4 crime statistics show murders fell 9.5% to 5,181 cases between January and March 2026, with 546 fewer lives lost year-on-year.
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Ramaphosa names Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner as Masemola suspended
Ramaphosa appoints Puleng Dimpane acting police commissioner after suspending Fannie Masemola over a R360 million Medicare24 tender case.
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Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola makes first court appearance in R360 million SAPS tender scandal
Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appears in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 April 2026 linked to the R360 million Medicare24 SAPS tender scandal.
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KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi takes his crime-fighting model beyond the province
KZN police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi takes his crime-fighting model national following his five-year reappointment in March 2026.
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Final day at Madlanga Commission: Mchunu returns as explosive week of evidence wraps up
The Madlanga Commission closes its 2025 hearings today, with Senzo Mchunu back in the hot seat after a week that exposed deep cracks in police leadership.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission grills Julius Mkhwanazi and Senzo Mchunu in double-bill sitting
The Madlanga Commission hears Julius Mkhwanazi and Senzo Mchunu in a key double-bill sitting as the inquiry races to wrap up its 2025 work.
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WATCH LIVE: Julius Mkhwanazi in the hot seat at Madlanga Commission after Mchunu grilling [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes with suspended EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi on the stand, a day after Senzo Mchunu’s tense testimony.
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Senzo Mchunu defends political killings task team move before Madlanga inquiry
Senzo Mchunu used his first Madlanga Commission appearance to justify closing the Political Killings Task Team; he returns to the stand on Thursday.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission enters final week as Senzo Mchunu takes the stand [video]
The Madlanga Commission enters its final week of 2025 hearings, with Senzo Mchunu set for a crucial grilling and key Ekurhuleni witnesses still to testify.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission resumes after scathing PKTT evidence [video]
Madlanga Commission resumes today after Lieutenant General Hilda Senthumule’s scathing evidence on the PKTT’s disbandment. Watch the live stream and catch up on Friday.
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Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala accuses Bheki Cele and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at Parliament inquiry
Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala alleges a cash payoff to Bheki Cele and veiled threats from Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on day two of his Parliament testimony.
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WATCH LIVE: Vusi Cat Matlala returns to Parliament’s ad hoc committee [video]
Vusi Cat Matlala returns to Parliament’s ad hoc committee at Kgosi Mampuru prison today as MPs resume probing alleged police corruption.
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Madlanga Commission resumes today as explosive testimony continues
The Madlanga Commission resumes today, continuing its examination of allegations involving senior police officials, businessmen and municipal law-enforcement structures.
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LIVE STREAM: Lieutenant General Molefe Fani appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee today
The Ad Hoc Committee today continues its inquiry as Lieutenant General Molefe Fani gives evidence on alleged criminal infiltration in the justice system.
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WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission continues with cross-examination of Brown Mogotsi
The Madlanga Commission resumes today as evidence leaders continue cross examining North West businessman Brown Mogotsi.
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LIVE STREAM: Madlanga Commission resumes with Brown Mogotsi back on the stand
The Madlanga Commission continues today with Brown Mogotsi returning for his second day of testimony.
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Brown Mogotsi takes the stand at Madlanga Commission with explosive allegations
Brown Mogotsi appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, making sweeping claims that left the inquiry grappling with untested allegations.
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Madlanga Commission returns on Tuesday as Brown Mogotsi prepares to testify [video]
The Madlanga Commission enters Phase Two this week, with Brown Mogotsi set to take the stand on Tuesday in a highly anticipated appearance.
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Madlanga Commission returns this week: Here’s what to expect [video]
The Madlanga Commission enters a new week of testimony after a series of witnesses detailed how suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly wielded unchecked power inside the metro police department.
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Madlanga Commission resumes today: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes today after evidence was presented showing suspended EMPD acting head Julius Mkhwanazi declaring he would “take a bullet” for former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi.
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LIVE STREAM: Cedrick Nkabinde testifies before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee
The Ad Hoc Committee resumes today with testimony from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s Chief of Staff, Cedrick Nkabinde, who is expected to respond to allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
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Madlanga Commission returns: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes today as testimony continues into claims of impropriety inside the City of Ekurhuleni, including allegations of irregular salary increases linked to suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi.
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LIVE STREAM: Madlanga Commission returns today – How to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes today as suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi prepares to take the stand following allegations of corruption, misconduct, and links to a murder cover-up.
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Madlanga Commission returns today: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes today with more revelations expected after testimony exposed how Ekurhuleni outsourced law enforcement duties to businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala’s private security company.
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Crime
Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to become first criminally accused to testify before Parliament
Alleged crime boss Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala is set to make history as the first accused person to testify before Parliament when he appears before the Ad Hoc committee probing corruption in South Africa’s justice system later this month.
