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Madlanga Commission | Shongwe claims he was threatened over Khan probe

uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party Member of Parliament, Vusi Tulane Shongwe, says he was warned that he was "treading on dangerous territory" days after questioning forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, about why he had investigated former acting National Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, instead of suspended Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan. Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday that, in the weeks leading up to the incident, he also received warnings that […]

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Madlanga Commission | Witness K details alleged precious stones deal involving EMPD officials and fallout with Mkhwanazi

Witness K has rejected claims that she was handed a box containing sugilite precious stones after they were allegedly unlawfully seized from their owner on 11 February 2023 by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officials. The claims are contained in a statement by EMPD Constable, Kesher-Lee Stols, one of the officers alleged to have gone to a Killarney apartment to seize the stones on the instruction of suspended EMPD Deputy […]

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Madlanga Commission | Gauteng Traffic Chief Admits to Side Hustles With Alleged Police Informant Nku

Chief Provincial Inspector of Gauteng Traffic Police, Samuel Mashaba, has told the Madlanga Commission that he had side hustles with alleged police informant and businessman, Tumelo Nku, in 2019. Nku is the same individual who allegedly alerted Mashaba to the July 2021 drug-trafficking operation that culminated in the controversial bust at Scania's Aeroton warehouse, where 715 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of R300 million was discovered. Mashaba, […]

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Joburg cracks down on CBD businesses owing millions

The City of Johannesburg has intensified its crackdown on businesses operating from municipal-owned properties in the CBD, shutting down non-compliant tenants, terminating lease agreements and investigating what it believes may be internal corruption that compromised a major compliance operation. Human Settlements MMC, Mlungisi Mabaso, says businesses operating from municipal and Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) properties owe the City more than R3 million in unpaid rent and service charges. During […]

todayJune 10, 2026 69

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President Ramaphosa fires Minister Sisisi Tolashe

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe, in the wake of mounting calls for her removal. The President has now appointed Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, as acting minister in the portfolio pending a permanent appointment in due course. Tolashe has been making headlines over her alleged involvement in the exploitation of a state-funded food aid worker, questionable […]

todayMay 14, 2026 168 9

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Minister Tolashe denies knowledge of salary sharing claims involving daughter

Embattled Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe, has denied any knowledge of allegations that a state-funded food aid worker was forced to share half of her salary with her daughter. Tolashe was responding to tough questions from Members of Parliament during her appearance before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Social Development on Tuesday. The minister has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, including over claims that she misled Parliament regarding the donation […]

todayMay 6, 2026 398

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Madlanga Commission | Malatji claims victimisation over Gubis85 saga

Suspended Tshwane Metroplolitan Police Department (TMPD) Asset Protection and Security Services (APSS) director, Tshukudu Malatji, says he is being unfairly targeted by colleagues over the controversial Gubis85 security contracts. Malatji has been implicated in the alleged irregular allocation of ad hoc security sites to Gubis 85 Security Solutions Pty Ltd, particularly for failing to cancel the deployments after concerns were raised. The commission previously heard that TMPD Chief of Police, […]

todayApril 30, 2026 117

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Madlanga Commission | Mogotsi files for Chaskalson’s recusal

Controversial North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, has filed a formal complaint seeking the recusal of evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson at the Madlanga Commission. It is understood that Mogotsi submitted an affidavit over the weekend, forming the basis of his recusal application. Mogotsi's attorney, Makaula Sekgatja, confirmed that a formal application will be filed on Wednesday. "Chair we do confirm that there is an intended application for the recusal of […]

todayApril 28, 2026 115

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Madlanga Commission | Bank records link TMPD’s Phiri to Gubis 85 associates

The Madlanga Commission has heard that the "friend" referred to in bank statements by suspended Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Major, Lebogang Phiri, is an employee of Gubis 85 Security Solutions Pty Ltd. This follows evidence showing that Phiri’s bank records reflect payments from Willy Mosupye and two other individuals, collectively amounting to at least R150 000. Phiri maintains that the money was borrowed and later repaid. The evidence comes […]

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