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Madlanga Commission | ‘I hate him’: Matlala details bitter fallout with Mogotsi

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday that he strongly dislikes alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi. Matlala said Mogotsi caused him "a lot of problems" and that their relationship ended following his arrest last year. Testifying before the commission on Monday, Matlala said he had no relationship with Mogotsi before police raided his home on 6 December 2025. He said Mogotsi contacted […]

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TRC Inquiry probes handling of apartheid-era case files

The handling of a massive cache of apartheid-era case files has come under scrutiny at the TRC Cases Inquiry, after a retired senior police officer testified that documents transferred from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrived without a formal handover report or inventory. Retired SAPS Colonel, Louis Bester, told the Khampepe Commission on Monday that he was instructed by then Detective Services Commissioner, […]

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Hayden Panettiere remembered as an ‘incredible light’

The father of late Hollywood star, Hayden Panettiere, has described his daughter as an "incredible light" and a "force of nature". The actress died yesterday at the age of 36, with the circumstances surrounding her death not yet disclosed. Her father, Alan 'Skip' Panettiere, says she brought immeasurable love and joy to everyone who knew her, as well as to the millions of fans who watched her on screen. Her […]

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Mkhulise wary of Chiefs threat

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Sphelele Mkhulise, has warned his teammates that their Betway Premiership encounter against Kaizer Chiefs will not be an easy outing. The Brazilians will to head to FNB Stadium for a high-stakes clash against a rejuvenated Amakhosi side, who have made a perfect start to their league campaign and currently sit at the top of standings. Mkhulise says Sundowns cannot afford to be distracted by Chiefs’ impressive form, […]

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Madlanga Commission | Commission to lay criminal charges against Carrim

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says the commission will lay criminal charges against controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim. This follows Carrim’s repeated failure to comply with the commission’s subpoenas to testify and submit financial statements for his businesses, citing ill health. Carrim has breached at least four of the commission's subpoenas, citing hospitalisation after an alleged heart attack he suffered while at a gym, in […]

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Ramaphosa calls for SADC to industrialise and trade more within the region

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Southern Africa must reduce its dependence on exporting raw materials and relying on distant markets, arguing that the region’s resources, skills and markets can drive its own industrial revolution. Speaking at a Southern African Development Community (SADC) public lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban on Friday, ahead of the 46th SADC Summit, Ramaphosa said the region’s critical minerals present an opportunity to move beyond […]

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Fadiel Adams claims Parliament lied about his laptop woes

Suspended Member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams, has accused Parliament of misleading the public over his laptop. This comes after Adams told the Madlanga Commission that problems with his Parliament-issued laptop contributed to delays in accessing correspondence from the commission. Adams claimed that the laptop had been problematic for about 18 months. Parliament's spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo, said ICT records do not reflect any reported laptop malfunctions, hardware failures, or repeated freezing, […]

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Ackermann names competitive team for All Blacks battle

Bulls coach, Johan Ackermann, has named four Springboks in his starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour clash against the All Blacks in Pretoria. The team features new arrivals, Thaakir Abrahams, Curwin Bosch and Hanro Liebenberg. Springbok flanker, Marcell Coetzee, will captain the Bulls, with Liebenberg and Jeandre Rudolph completing the loose trio. JF van Heerden and Ruan Vermaak start as the lock pairing with tighthead, Francois Klopper, hooker […]

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Madlanga Commission | Explosive call captures slain alleged drug lord confronting rival

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard an explosive phone call between slain alleged drug lord and tow-truck operator, Bevin Loftus, and his alleged rival, panel-beating and tow-truck businessman, Clive Naicker. The recording was played during testimony by Loftus’s father, Gregory, who believes his son was killed by a Hawks task team allegedly acting on Naicker’s instructions. In the recording, Bevin is heard accusing Naicker of putting up R2.5 million […]

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TRC Inquiry | Chikane defends truth-seeking stance as inquiry probes apartheid-era prosecutions

Reverend Frank Chikane says his decision not to oppose apartheid-era pardon applications was shaped by the trauma of surviving repeated attempts on his life, pushing back against criticism that his stance undermined his commitment to uncovering the truth. Chikane was cross-examined at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Johannesburg on Thursday, where his testimony highlighted the difficult balance between seeking information from apartheid-era perpetrators and pursuing their prosecution. Former TRC Commissioner, […]

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