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Madlanga Commission | SAPS brigadier details romantic relationship with Matlala

SAPS Head of Quality Management and Forensic Services, Rachel Matjeng, has told the Madlanga Commission that she has been in a romantic relationship with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, which began before his arrest. Matjeng testified before the commission on Thursday, in relation to her relationship with Matlala and his Medicare24 contract with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The section head for Quality Management in Criminal Record and […]

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NSFAS clears major backlog, documentation errors delay funding

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has made significant progress in processing funding applications for the 2026 academic year, with tens of thousands of additional students approved. Acting CEO, Waseem Carrim, said the scheme had previously flagged a major backlog of outstanding documentation. “As we move to our 2026 application cycle, we had indicated that about 200,000 students had outstanding documents with the fund,” Carrim said. He […]

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Police probe attempted hit on Madlanga-linked figure

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for suspects linked to the attempted hit on a former police officer, Wiandre Pretorius in Boksburg. Pretorius, whose name was mentioned by a witness at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, was ambushed outside his home, shortly after leaving a nearby fuel station. He was allegedly implicated by the late Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, who accused the former cop of being […]

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DJ Sumbody murder case | State set to disclose full charges, case postponed to March

The case against Katiso "KT" Molefe and his co-accused has been postponed to 12 March 2026, for pre-trail procedings. Molefe, Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela and Musa Kekana made their first appearance in the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, in connection with the 2022 shooting that claimed the lives of the popular club owner, DJ Sumbody, and his two bodyguards. The case was transferred from the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court […]

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Ellis names 38 player squad for packed 2026 schedule

Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis, has named a 38-member squad for their upcoming COSAFA Women’s Championship and Women’s Africa Cup of Nations alignment camp. The team will assemble on 13 February as preparations begin for the two tournaments to be played this year. WAFCON is scheduled to take place in Morocco in April, while the COSAFA Women’s Championship will be hosted in Polokwane from 18 February to 1 March. […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness F admits receiving funds from Matlala, names Musa Khawula

Witness F has told the Madlanga Commission that he never received money from alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, for improper purposes, insisting that all payments were linked to specific services rendered. Testifying before the commission on Wednesday, Witness F did not deny receiving money from Matlala on more than one occasion, but maintained that the funds were either for assisting with repairs to Matlala’s boats and jet skis, or […]

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French Ministry of Foreign Affairs defends probe into X

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that its investigation into X - formally known as Twitter - is aimed at enabling the courts to distinguish facts from narratives. The ministry stressed that the probe seeks to establish whether the platform is preventing harmful or illegal use of its artificial intelligence systems, including ensuring that its artificial intelligence (AI) is deployed responsibly. Authorities have raised concerns about the sharing […]

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EFF calls for 2026 World Cup boycott, cites discriminatory visa rules

The Economic Freedom Fighters has called for a global boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that the controversial visa restrictions affecting more than 70 countries undermine the spirit of the global game. The call was made by EFF leader, Julius Malema, following the party’s second plenum of its Third National People’s Assembly, where the party also vowed to intensify pressure on South Africa’s judiciary and renewed calls for […]

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DA leadership contest upended as Steenhuisen bows out

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen, has officially bowed out of the party's leadership race, saying he will not seek re-election and will instead focus on his ministerial responsibilities. Speaking at the Riverside Hotel in eThekwini, he reflected on his two terms as federal leader, saying his tenure would be remembered for guiding the DA from the opposition benches into national government. He says his next mission is to build on […]

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