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Matlala trial begins with not guilty pleas as State prepares to call first witness

The trial of alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, and his four co-accused officially got underway in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, with all five pleading not guilty to 25 charges as the State prepares to call businessman, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, as its first witness. The accused face charges including attempted murder, fraud and money laundering linked to three alleged hit plots between August 2022 and January 2024. The […]

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Madlanga Commission | Inquiry underscores importance of journalism amid allegations against Khan

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has highlighted the importance of a free press while warning of the dangers of journalists face when exposing alleged misconduct involving Crime Intelligence officials. The commission on Monday continued reading evidence into the record against suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Feroz Khan, in his absence. Khan remains in hospital after surviving an apparent assassination attempt two weeks ago. Among the evidence presented were messages allegedly […]

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“There is a greater motive” – Masemola claims witch-hunt against him

Suspended National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he believes there is a witch-hunt aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Masemola made the remarks after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where he faces charges linked to the alleged unlawful awarding of a R360 million SAPS tender to Medicare24 in 2024. Speaking outside court, Masemola suggested a smear campaign is being orchestrated against him. Masemola maintains that there is more […]

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