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Masemola’s charges withdrawn, top cop eyes reinstatement

Suspended National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has described his legal battle over the controversial SAPS tender charges as a "difficult and painful journey" after the Pretoria Magistrates' Court withdrew all four charges against him. The legal cloud hanging over Masemola has now lifted, with the court formally withdrawing all four Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)-related charges against him. Masemola appeared briefly in court on Tuesday in connection with the controversial […]

todaySeptember 22, 2026 25

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Calls mount for Masemola’s reinstatement as national police boss

Calls are mounting for Fannie Masemola to be reinstated as South Africa's National Police Commissioner after the withdrawal of PFMA charges against him. The move follows National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Andy Mothibi's, decision to withdraw Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) charges brought against Masemola by the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), saying a review found no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. Masemola faced four charges under Section 38 […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026 55

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Mapisa-Nqakula trial | Arrest warrant authorised after former minister fails to appear in court amid health concerns

A warrant of arrest has been authorised for former Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, after she failed to appear for her corruption and money laundering trial at the Pretoria High Court on Thursday. The dramatic turn of events follows her abrupt departure from court on Wednesday, after concerns were raised about her health when she appeared increasingly fatigued. Her instructing attorney, Makhi Nogaga, previously said Mapisa-Nqakula had been advised to consult […]

todaySeptember 10, 2026 75

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Madlanga Commission | Adams challenges Section 27 referral as Hawks officer claims he was used as a pawn

National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and suspended member of Parliament (MP), Fadiel Adams, says his Section 27 referral to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) may have been altered and that his signature on the document could have been forged. Adams made the claims while responding to questions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Friday, as the commission continued to scrutinise the validity and purpose of the controversial referral. […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 50

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No plans to re-enrol case against Crime Intelligence officials: NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is unlikely that the case involving seven senior police officers will be re-enrolled. This comes after the NPA unconditionally withdrew charges against the officers, including Crime Intelligence head, Dumisani Khumalo, Crime Intelligence CFO, Major General Philani Lushaba and Brigadier Dineo Mokwele. The officials were charged with corruption and fraud in relation to Mokwele's appointment at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). The charges […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 108

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Madlanga Commission | Scharnick arrested as Adams’ testimony raises questions over missing dockets

An alleged associate of suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, and suspended Member of Parliament (MP), Fadiel Adams, has been arrested by the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) outside the Bridget Mabandla Justice College, where the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is being held. Stuart Scharnick was taken into custody after allegedly threatening a journalist covering Thursday’s proceedings during the commission’s tea break. Scharnick has previously made headlines over his alleged […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 100

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Madlanga Commission | Commission to lay criminal charges against Carrim

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says the commission will lay criminal charges against controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim. This follows Carrim’s repeated failure to comply with the commission’s subpoenas to testify and submit financial statements for his businesses, citing ill health. Carrim has breached at least four of the commission's subpoenas, citing hospitalisation after an alleged heart attack he suffered while at a gym, in […]

todayAugust 14, 2026 85

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Fadiel Adams claims Parliament lied about his laptop woes

Suspended Member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams, has accused Parliament of misleading the public over his laptop. This comes after Adams told the Madlanga Commission that problems with his Parliament-issued laptop contributed to delays in accessing correspondence from the commission. Adams claimed that the laptop had been problematic for about 18 months. Parliament's spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo, said ICT records do not reflect any reported laptop malfunctions, hardware failures, or repeated freezing, […]

todayAugust 14, 2026 37

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Mapisa-Nqakula to apply to have corruption charges against her dropped

Former Defence Minister and National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is seeking to have the corruption and money laundering charges against her dismissed. The matter will return to the High Court in Pretoria on 20 August, when Mapisa-Nqakula is expected to bring an application in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act. Mapisa-Nqakula has been on trial since July over allegations that she solicited R4.5 million in kickbacks from […]

todayAugust 13, 2026 42