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Madlanga Commission | Suspended TMPD deputy admits sharing tender information

Suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Police Chief, Umashi Dhlamini has admitted to sharing tender bid documents with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Dhlamini made the admission while testifying before the Madlanga Commission, insisting the documents were only shared after they had been made publicly available. Previously during Nkosi's testimony, Whatsapp exchanges presented at the inquiry showed that Dhlamini forwarded a list of bidders for a Tshwane ad hoc security tender […]

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De Bruin names first 2026 Bok Women alignment squad

Springbok Women head coach, Swys de Bruin, has named a 34-player squad for the team’s first alignment camp of 2026, including 10 uncapped players. The camp will take place in Stellenbosch from 12-24 April, as preparations begin for a busy international season. The Bok Women are set to play 14 Test matches this year, starting in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in May, before hosting the USA in two contests […]

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TRC Cases Inquiry | Former top cop rejects cover-up claims

A former apartheid-era detainee who rose to one of the most powerful positions in democratic policing has denied any role in suppressing justice, telling the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry that his life story is rooted in accountability - not cover-ups. Former SAPS Crime Intelligence head, Rayman Lalla, who once operated underground for the African National Congress (ANC) and endured torture at the hands of apartheid security forces, […]

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Diddy continues to fight for freedom

Sean 'Diddy' Combs’s fight for freedom is intensifying, as his legal team moves ahead with an appeal to overturn his 50-month prison sentence. The 56-year-old was sentenced in October last year after being found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. At the centre of the appeal is the argument that the activities described in the case, referred to as "freak-offs", […]

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Madlanga Commission | Malatji blamed for irregular Gubis 85 site allocations

The Madlanga Commission has pointed to suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Asset Protection and Security Services (APSS) director, Tshukudu Malatji, as responsible for failing to act on the irregular allocation of additional ad hoc security sites to Gubis 85 Solutions. During proceedings  on Thursday, Commissioner Sesi Baloyi described Malatji's failure to reverse the allocations after becoming aware of them as "borderline intentional".   Malatji told the commission he only […]

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Whistleblower calls for stronger protection as government releases new bill

Whistleblower, Patricia Mashale, says a truly safe South Africa for whistleblowers is one where anyone who retaliates against them is prosecuted and handed the maximum sentence, with no room for leniency. Her remarks follow the unveiling of the Protected Disclosures Bill by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, on Thursday, legislation aimed at strengthening safeguards for those who come forward. Government says that while the current Protection of Disclosures Act […]

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Lions part ways with Swanepoel

The Central Gauteng Lions have parted ways with all-rounder, Beyers Swanepoel, with immediate effect. In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, the Lions said the decision was mutual following an internal disciplinary process. Swanepoel left the field in the 43rd over of the One Day Cup final between the Lions and the Titans at the Wanderers to catch a flight to join County club, Worcestershire. The 27 year old had […]

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Malema backs grassroots mayor system, defends Dunga

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has outlined a major shift in the party's local government strategy, insisting that future mayors must emerge from ward-level leadership, while also rejecting personality-driven campaigning and defending newly appointed Gauteng Finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga. Briefing the media in Johannesburg on Thursday, Malema said the new approach is aimed at strengthening grassroots accountability and reducing factionalism ahead of the 2026 local government elections. - […]

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“I don’t know Cat Matlala,” says Mashatile

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, maintains that he does not know alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Mashatile made the remarks while fielding questions from journalists on the sidelines of the Gauteng Investment Conference today. The deputy president came under scrutiny after being implicated by suspended police sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission. The claim came after Nkosi's home was raided by police, who were allegedly searching […]

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