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Madlanga Commission | Carrim claims he paid over R40m to businessman linked to Tembisa Hospital Scandal

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence suggesting that controversial North West businessman, Suleiman Carrim, chanelled close to R47 million to businessman, Hangwani Morgan Maumela. Carrim testified before the commission on Monday, that the funds were transferred through Luthaga Trading Enterprise, a company owned by Maumela’s sister. He told the commission that while he and Maumela developed a friendship, they also entered into business discussions related to the mining industry. Maumela, […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 104

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Madlanga Commission | Evidence links R3.7 million tender to Matlala’s wife

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence suggesting that the wife of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala secured a multi-million-rand tender in the City of Ekurhuleni under questionable circumstances. Documents presented before the commission reveal that Tsakani Baloyi-Matlala was awarded a contract valued at approximately R3.7 million. According to evidence leader Advocate, Matthew Chaskalson, Baloyi-Matlala initially applied for the tender as director of a company identified as a shisanyama establishment, […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 65

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Madlanga Commission | Gxasheka rejects claims of irregular EMPD appointments

Ekurhuleni Head of Department for Human Resources, Linda Gxasheka, has challenged the authenticity of a letter allegedly drafted by suspended EMPD Police Chief Isaac Mapiyeye, in which he protests what he describes as irregular appointments within his department. The letter, dated 13 April 2024, was produced before the Madlanga Commission as part of ongoing testimony into alleged governance irregularities at the metro. Gxasheka told the commission the document relates to […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 37

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Madlanga Commission | KZN Hawks head accused of sharing sensitive information with ‘Cat’ Matlala

The Madlanga Commission has revealed evidence alleging that KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head,  Major-General Lesetja Senona shared sensitive information with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The commission heard that Senona allegedly forwarded an affidavit to Matlala shortly after a News24 article was published about the liquidation of a R360-million tender linked to Matlala. This comes just a day after Senona, under oath, vehemently denied sharing classified or sensitive police information with Matlala. […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026 67

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Madlanga Commission | KZN Hawks head denies ties to ‘Cat’ Matlala

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head, Major-General Lesetja Senona, has denied that his relationship with alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala was transactional. Senona testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, responding to allegations that he maintained close ties with Matlala, following the emergence of WhatsApp messages suggesting favours may have been exchanged. He told the commission that he was never involved in corruption or political interference within the criminal justice […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026 113

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi denies granting Matlala blue-light privileges

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, has denied installing blue lights on vehicles belonging to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Mkhwanazi is accused of abusing state resources to benefit associates, including allegedly granting Matlala’s vehicles unlawful blue-light privileges and signing an open-ended security tender with Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Protection. He told the commission that he was suspended for three months over allegations he […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 63

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Madlanga Commission | Former city manager ‘pressured HR to reinstate’ Mkhwanazi at EMPD

Former head of employee relations at the City of Ekurhuleni, Xolani Nciza, says the city's former manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi, forced him to facilitate the reinstatement of Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) after months of suspension. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission, Nciza said Mashazi became increasingly hostile toward him for allegedly trying to extend Mkhwanazi’s suspension, claiming she had a close informal relationship with the […]

todayNovember 12, 2025 145

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Cash crunch threatens judicial independence: Judges Matter

Judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, says the financial challenges plaguing the sector pose a serious threat to judicial independence. The group says the underfunding leaves judicial officers vulnerable to bribery and corruption. This comes as regional and district court magistrates staged a picket outside the Durban Magistrate’s Court this week, demanding equal pay, medical aid, and mental health support. The magistrates are also demanding a cost-of-living adjustment and a comprehensive […]

todayOctober 14, 2025 69

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Ramaphosa’s nephew implicated in R2bn Tembisa Hospital graft probe

Businessman and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s nephew, Hangwani Maumela, is once again under scrutiny following an explosive Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) report on the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal. The SIU uncovered three major syndicates responsible for looting over R2 billion intended for public healthcare, including one directly linked to Maumela. He is reported to have secured contracts worth R816 million, with luxury assets valued at around R520 million. These assets have […]

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