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2025 in Review | Mkhwanazi’s July 6 bombshell rewrote South Africa’s political landscape

  The 6th of July 2025 marked a turning point in South Africa's political landscape when KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before the nation in full military regalia and laid bare what he described as deep-rooted rot within the criminal justice system. Mkhwanazi ignited a political storm after placing several high-profile politicians and senior officials at the centre of the alleged corruption, including embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu (who […]

todayDecember 19, 2025 53

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Mogotsi is a con artist, Cele an extortionist: Matlala

Attempted murder accused,  Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has accused former police minister, Bheki Cele, of extortion and North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, of being a con artist. Matlala made the claims while appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating alleged corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS). He admitted to making several payments to both men, saying they took advantage of what he described as his "generosity." […]

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Madlanga Commission | Leaked Mogotsi–Matlala chats expose alleged political–criminal links

The Madlanga Commission has uncovered explosive messages suggesting a possible nexus between politics, policing, and organised crime — with controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi at the centre of it. Text message exchanges between Mogotsi and alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala — were shown at the commission today — showing requests for financial contributions allegedly linked to suspended police minister, Senzo Mchunu’s political ambitions, as well as discussions about fabricating cases […]

todayNovember 20, 2025 48

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Madlanga Commission | Mogotsi denies staging alleged assassination attempt

Controversial North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, has dismissed claims that he staged an attempted assassination to escape accountability for his alleged role in high-level criminal networks. Mogotsi — accused of acting as a middleman between suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala — says he was targeted by gunmen travelling in a white bakkie on the N3 highway near Vosloorus on the East Rand last […]

todayNovember 19, 2025 51

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Madlanga Commission | Mogotsi’s testimony riddled with contradictions

Controversial businessman, Brown Mogotsi, delivered a chaotic day of testimony at the Madlanga Commission, repeatedly implicating himself while making sweeping — and often unverified — allegations against senior police officials, politicians, and even foreign intelligence agencies. The controversial North West businessman, who is accused of acting as a middleman between suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, stunned the commission when he referred to Matlala […]

todayNovember 18, 2025 131

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Madlanga Commission | PKKT members learned of disbandment through social media, says Khumalo

South African Police Service (SAPS) official, Lieutenant Colonel Khumalo, says most members of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) only learned through social media in December last year that they had been disbanded. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Khumalo said the team was stunned by the sudden revelation — a letter announcing the immediate shutdown of the unit went viral while some members were still out investigating cases. He said […]

todayNovember 17, 2025 92

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Brown Mogotsi’s alleged ‘attempted hit’ sparks suspicion

Questions remain over the whereabouts of controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi, after he allegedly survived an attempt on his life. Police say Mogotsi has not been cooperating with authorities, following the incident. It is reported that his vehicle came under a hail of bullets in Vosloorus last night. National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Mogotsi told officers he was being followed by a white bakkie while driving alone. He was expected […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 60

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Madlanga Commission | Crime Intelligence boss falls ill, inquiry postponed

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will resume on October 13, following today’s unexpected adjournment after Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo, fell ill. Khumalo, who has been providing explosive evidence on the alleged infiltration of criminal syndicates into South Africa’s justice system, was scheduled to appear for a third consecutive day. Commission Chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said Khumalo arrived at the venue at 9am but was unable to continue, prompting the […]

todayOctober 1, 2025 148

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp’s detail Matlala’s links to Mchunu and top cops

Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission has exposed the complex and often tense relationship between controversial businessman, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, and his alleged associate, North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi. Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, testifying for a second day on Tuesday, presented WhatsApp messages showing that Matlala, with Mogotsi’s assistance, secured four tables at this year’s Progressive Business Forum Presidential Gala Dinner hosted by President […]

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