On Day 2 of the Madlanga Commission, KZN police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made shocking claims about Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, who has also been denied bail amid new evidence linking an AK-47 to 18 murder cases.
Businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been denied bail after police revealed that firearms seized in his case, including an AK-47, are linked to 18 murder and attempted murder cases.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will be the first witness at the Mandlanga Commission of Inquiry, which begins public hearings in Pretoria this week amid tight security.
The Patriotic Alliance has named suspended deputy president Kenny Kunene as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, despite ongoing investigations into his ties with an alleged underworld figure.
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned after 22 people were killed in violent Nepal protests led by Gen Z demonstrators against corruption and censorship.
Social development spokesperson Lumka Oliphant has been suspended after the Sunday Times exposed the department’s R3 million New York trip.
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been linked to jailed businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala through phone records.
The Limpopo High Court has stopped companies from carrying out school nutrition tenders after serious concerns were raised about how the contracts were awarded.
Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and six senior SAPS officers return to court over allegations of irregular appointments and bypassed vetting processes in the Crime Intelligence division.
Two SAPS members from Table View police station have been arrested for allegedly selling signed blank affidavit forms to the public for R100 each.
Mpho Mofikoe has been suspended by SAMRO after reportedly uncovering R90 million in questionable payments and fraud.
Parliament has set a deadline to finalise its programme for investigating explosive claims by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about corruption and political interference in SAPS.
Suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane were filmed trying to bribe a Daily Maverick journalist with R60,000 in cash to suppress a corruption investigation.
A new report reveals that Edwin Sodi hosted alleged crime lord Vusi “Cat” Matlala and top ANC figures at his 50th birthday celebration—raising fresh questions about political connections.
Kenny Kunene resigns as Johannesburg councillor after being linked to a suspect in DJ Sumbody’s murder.
Anushka Bogdanov has been fined R500,000 and banned from holding directorships for 10 years after admitting she lied about having a PhD.
The Hawks raided Prasa HQ and confiscated laptops and documents from senior executives as part of an investigation into controversial R18-billion train contracts.
A new commission of inquiry into Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi allegations has been launched to investigate claims of criminal syndicate infiltration in South Africa’s justice system.
Judge Mushtak Parker has been found guilty of gross misconduct by a judicial tribunal, with the Judicial Service Commission to decide whether he will be impeached.
President Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister.
Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has been placed on special leave as investigations unfold into high-level allegations of interference within South Africa’s police leadership.
The President’s message will be broadcast and streamed on various platforms.
The Democratic Alliance has filed criminal charges against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, accusing him of lying to Parliament about links to a politically connected businessman.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu admitted knowing Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala, reversing earlier claims to Parliament, amid allegations linking him to criminal interference and political corruption.
A mobile phone found in Vusi “Cat” Matlala’s prison cell during a raid has reignited allegations of corruption and high-level interference in law enforcement.
A politically connected man named Brown Mogotsi has been accused of influencing SAPS operations, with direct ties to Minister Senzo Mchunu, according to claims by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has stepped into a growing dispute within the South African Police Service (SAPS), following serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama are in court over charges related to a controversial R93 million locomotive tender.
Mmela was subsequently granted bail. However, after absconding, she was re-arrested and remained in custody.
The criminal investigations and prosecutions work has resulted in the conclusion of four state capture commission cases with guilty verdicts.
