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Madlanga Commission | Nkwashu denies interfering in Katiso Molefe case

Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Brigadier, Abraham Nkhwashu, has told the Madlanga Commission that alleged crime boss, Katiso "KT" Molefe, once attempted to seek his assistance in securing bail for a friend who had been arrested by Nkhwashu. Nkhwashu, who is Molefe's brother-in-law, previously made headlines when a voice note attributed to his wife, Fundiswa, was played at the commission. In the recording, she was allegedly heard warning Molefe […]

todayApril 22, 2026 88

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi accused of evading testimony

The Madlanga Commission has raised concerns that suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Julius Mkhwanazi, may have misled the inquiry regarding his absence from proceedings. Mkhwanazi had told the commission, a day before he was due to testify, that he needed to attend his mother’s funeral. However, the commission says records obtained from Home Affairs indicate that Petunia Mkhwanazi, whom Mkhwanazi had previously named as his […]

todayApril 14, 2026 146

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Carrim hospitalised ahead of return to Madlanga Commission

African National Congress (ANC) regional treasurer and North West businessman, Suliman Carrim, has reportedly been hospitalised following a suspected heart attack, allegedly suffered while at the gym. Carrim was expected to continue his testimony before the Madlanga commission later this week. The controversial businessman's previous attempt to have his testimony in-camera was denied by the commission's chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. During his last appearance, Carrim told the commission that he […]

todayApril 13, 2026 87

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi under scrutiny over job applications, tenders and associations

The Madlanga commission has uncovered multiple job application receipt form, that Sergent Fannie Nkosi shared with Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Head, Umashi Dlamini in August last year. Nkosi allegedly obtained the documents from suspended MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi. The commission noted that while the forms indicate a processing period of up to 12 weeks, Dlamini received them within just three weeks of submission. Nkosi […]

todayMarch 20, 2026 174

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi admits brother secured TMPD tender, implicates Malema

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has admitted at the Madlanga Commission that his brother’s company was among the successful bidders for a tender at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) during the metro's 2024/2025 financial year. The commission heard that WhatsApp exchanges between Nkosi and City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, revealed discussions around individuals linked to the tender process. In the messages, Mnisi asks Nkosi to identify Sipho Nkomo and Joe […]

todayMarch 19, 2026 877

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi questioned over sharing of CCTV footage and police information with civilian

WhatsApp exchanges between Mthakathi Mswazi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, alongside CCTV footage of the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. The footage was allegedly sent to Nkosi by Mswazi, who is also said to have links to accused hitman, Floyd Tiego Mabusela. Under cross-examination, Nkosi told the commission that he contacted Mswazi about an hour after receiving the video […]

todayMarch 18, 2026 112

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Cat Matlala enjoyed ‘unusual freedom’ at Kgosi Mampuru: Mkhwanazi

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed claims that alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala was living comfortable at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility. Mkhwanazi told Parliament's ad-hoc committee on Wednesday, that he received a handwritten letter from an inmate who shared a cell with Matlala at the maximum facility. He says the inmate alleged that Matlala had a close relationship with the head of the facility and made […]

todayMarch 18, 2026 143

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS sergeant accuses Sibiya of lying under oath

South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, has told the Madlanga Commission that he never discussed payments linked to the SAPS Medicare24 tender with alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Nkosi testified before the commission on Monday, where WhatsApp exchanges presented as evidence suggest he may have engaged Matlala about the matter. The inquiry heard that Matlala sent Nkosi three proof-of-payment statements via WhatsApp, apparently to show that he […]

todayMarch 16, 2026 77

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Madlanga Commission | Shibiri denies influencing officials to accept bribes

Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Head of Organised Crime, Richard Shibiri, has denied attempting to influence officials involved in the investigation into the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission on Thursday, Shibiri maintained that he had in fact cautioned investigators against accepting alleged bribes linked to the case. Swart was shot dead in April 2024 in what has been described as a case of […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 42