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Ramaphosa keeping an eye on developments involving IDAC: Presidency

Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is closely monitoring the latest allegations involving the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Addressing the media on Wednesday, Magwenya described the allegations surrounding the anti-corruption unit as a matter of serious concern. The comments come amid mounting claims of misconduct within IDAC, including allegations of political interference, infighting among senior officials, irregular handling of high-profile corruption investigations, and concerns over the management […]

todayJuly 15, 2026 35

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Madlanga Commission | Padayachee questioned over decision to open case against Khumalo

The Madlanga Commission has raised concerns over a complaint lodged by National Coloured Congress (MCC) leader and Member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams, with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) against Crime Intelligence head, Dumisani Khumalo. IDAC senior investigator, Colonel Brian Padayachee, testified before the commission on Tuesday, where he revealed that investigator, Dylan Permuel, was assigned as the lead investigator in the matter. The commission sought clarity on how Adams' […]

todayJuly 14, 2026 94

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Madlanga Commission | Witness alleges IDAC investigator extorted Pakistani shop owners

An Eastern Cape detective has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that a Pakistani shop owner alleged that he and several other business owners were extorted by a senior Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) investigator. Witness N, attached to the Fort Hare University Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), was the fourth witness to testify before the commission on Friday. She told the commission that Pakistani national, Asif Habib Mohammad, who […]

todayJuly 10, 2026 216

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Madlanga Commission | Witness M granted request to testify behind closed doors over safety fears

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has granted Witness M's application to testify in-camera after the witness raised concerns about their safety and that of their family. Evidence leader, Advocate Teboho Mosikili, told the commission on Wednesday that Witness M's evidence should be heard behind closed doors because of the significant security risks involved. "Chair, at the heart of this application there a serious security and safety concerns to the witness […]

todayJuly 8, 2026 206

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Madlanga Commission | Evidence raises questions about Khan’s alleged links to Malema

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence suggesting that suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, shared information relating to criminal cases with his associates and maintained contact with prominent political figures. The commission continued reading evidence into the record against Khan in his absence on Tuesday as he recovers at Milpark Hospital following an apparent attempt on his life last week. Evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, presented […]

todayJuly 7, 2026 439

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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 […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 174

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp chats reveal alleged SAPS tender lobbying involving Khan and Carnilinx COO

Explosive WhatsApp exchanges between suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major-General Feroz Khan, and Carnilinx Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mohammad Sayed, have been revealed at the Madlanga Commission, allegedly showing Sayed pressuring Khan to help the company secure a South African Police Service (SAPS) COVID-19 tender. Khan has been linked to Carnilinx through what the commission has described as a close personal, financial and political relationship with Sayed, the company's co-founder […]

todayJuly 3, 2026 242

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Madlanga Commission | Cat Matlala to appear before commission next Tuesday

Alleged crime kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, 7 July. Matlala has reportedly agreed to testify on condition that he is not questioned about the controversial SAPS Medicare24 Tshwane District tender, citing ongoing legal proceedings involving the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The commission says this will not affect its work or findings, adding that matters related to the controversial […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 99

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EFF dismisses claims Malema blocked Khan’s appearance before ad-hoc committee

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Secretary-General, Leigh-Anne Mathys, has dismissed claims by the MK Party's, Vusi Shongwe, that EFF leader, Julius Malema, blocked the appearance of  suspended Crime Intelligence Major-General, Feroz Khan, before Parliament's ad hoc committee. Shongwe, who serves on the committee investigating allegations of corruption within the country's criminal justice system, made the allegations during his testimony before the Madlanga Commission this week. He claimed that although the EFF […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 190