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Madlanga Commission | Suspended EMPD head claims Matlala’s company was awarded security tender illegally

Suspended EMPD chief, Isaac Mapiyeye, exposed controversial agreements with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s companies during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Mapiyeye, told the commission on Thursday, that Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Security Services, was fraudulently awarded a tender during the COVID-19 pandemic. He revealed that in 2020, the City of Ekurhuleni issued a public tender for security providers, and Matlala’s company was initially not among the successful bidders. He claims […]

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Broos explains Lorch snub

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has made it clear that he will not be calling up Thembinkosi Lorch to the national team despite his scintillating form at Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca. Lorch has had a great start to the 2025/26 season in North Africa, scoring four goals in eight games after also having a good FIFA Club World campaign in the USA. However, Broos insisted that he doesn’t believe Lorch […]

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Westbury Shooting | Families seek clarity as five suspects remain behind bars

Five suspects arrested in connection with the deadly Westbury shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers and left five others injured will remain behind bars for another week. The group briefly appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where their case was postponed to next week for a formal bail application. Among the accused is a 17-year-old who appeared alongside three others arrested earlier this week, while the […]

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Image credit: Doctor Ngcobo from Independent Newspapers. The picture was taken in January during the MK Party’s rally in KwaXimba, in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Analysts say MK Party’s instability is a symptom of Zuma’s leadership

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MKP) instability stems from its undemocratic leadership structure, with key figures appointed rather than elected. Mashego argues that this approach leaves the party undemocratic and heavily reliant on former President Jacob Zuma’s personal authority. His comments follow mounting tensions within the party after Deputy President Dr. John Hlophe was suspended for removing Colleen Makhubele as Parliamentary Chief Whip and replacing her […]

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AKA murder suspects to be returned from Eswatini next week

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed that the Ndimande brothers, linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, will be extradited from the Kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday. AKA and his chef friend, Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, were shot and killed on Florida road in Durban in February 2023. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande will join the five other suspects in the Durban High Court on charges of murder, conspiracy to […]

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Madlanga Commission | Shadrack Sibiya alleged ally wants to plead his case

Madlanga Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, has confirmed that efforts are underway to secure testimony from alleged car theft and hijacking suspect Stuart James Scharnick. James’ name surfaced this week after Crime Intelligence Head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo revealed his alleged close ties to suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. The 18-time offender is reportedly the registered owner of a Toyota Hilux bakkie that Sibiya was frequently seen driving late last […]

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Ms. Rachel honors Gaza children at Glamour Awards

American children’s content creator, Rachel Accurso, widely known as Ms. Rachel, has once again captured hearts after making a powerful statement at the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City. The 42-year-old YouTuber arrived wearing a gown embroidered with artwork created by children in Gaza, using their drawings to highlight their stories and raise awareness about the hardships they face in the war-torn region. Ms. Rachel, […]

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Former SAFA CEO Paul added to Jordaan theft case

Former acting CEO of the South African Football Association, Russell Paul, has been granted R10 000 bail by the Palm Ridge Special Commercial Crime Court after he handed himself over to the Hawks on Wednesday morning. His arrest forms part of the ongoing investigation into alleged theft and financial misconduct within SAFA – a probe that has already implicated senior officials, including SAFA President Danny Jordaan and SAFA CFO Gronie […]

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Mamdani’s victory hailed as milestone for representation in America

Congratulatory messages are pouring in from around the world following the historic election of American lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani, as the new Mayor of New York City. Mamdani has made history, as the first Muslim and South Asian to lead America’s largest and most diverse city. Born in Uganda and raised in the United States, the 34-year-old from Queens also becomes New York’s youngest mayor in more than a century — […]

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Murder accused mother Tiffany Meek says she fears for her life in prison

  Murder accused mother, Tiffany Meek, has revealed that she was threatened while in custody, and that an attempt was made on her life. Meek appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where her case was transferred to the Johannesburg High Court for pre-trial. The court also finalised the indictment, confirming that Meek plans to call witnesses in her defence. Her lawyer, Noven Naidoo, told the court that Meek […]

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