The mortal remains of former South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, arrived in South Africa today. The 58-year-old died in September after reportedly falling from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris, a day after being reported missing. A memorial service was held on Friday at the DIRCO conference centre in Pretoria to honour the late minister. He will be laid to rest on Sunday in […]
Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, has warned that senior officials implicated by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi risk damaging their credibility by engaging with the media, while investigations are ongoing. He cautions that their public statements could further weaken their legal standing. "I think there is a misunderstanding on the part of those whose names are being raised in the chief testimony or in the chief evidence of General Nhlanhla Nkhwanazi. […]
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says French authorities are finalising their investigation into the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, with preliminary results expected to be released on Sunday. DIRCO Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes, confirmed that once the investigation is complete, efforts to repatriate Mthethwa’s body will be expedited. According to reports, the former cabinet minister fell from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt […]
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will resume on October 13, following today’s unexpected adjournment after Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo, fell ill. Khumalo, who has been providing explosive evidence on the alleged infiltration of criminal syndicates into South Africa’s justice system, was scheduled to appear for a third consecutive day. Commission Chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said Khumalo arrived at the venue at 9am but was unable to continue, prompting the […]
Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says the circumstances around South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa’s death are suspicious and "full of loopholes." The sudden and tragic death of the former minister, has raised significant concerns and speculation, with some analysts calling for a deeper investigation. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), on Tuesday, confirmed Mthethwa’s passing, a day after he was reported missing. He was 58. According to […]
Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission has exposed the complex and often tense relationship between controversial businessman, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, and his alleged associate, North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi. Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, testifying for a second day on Tuesday, presented WhatsApp messages showing that Matlala, with Mogotsi’s assistance, secured four tables at this year’s Progressive Business Forum Presidential Gala Dinner hosted by President […]
Embattled Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, has revealed that a drug cartel known as "the Big 5" has infiltrated South Africa’s justice system by recruiting officials at entry level. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission, which is probing political and criminal infiltration in the judiciary, Khumalo named two alleged leaders of the cartel: Katiso “KT” Molefe and controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Khumalo told the commission that the Big 5 has […]
National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s order to disband the Political Killings Task Team was a complete infringement on his mandate. Speaking before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, which is probing allegations of political and criminal infiltration in the justice system, Masemola outlined the distinct roles and limits of both a minister and a police commissioner, saying Mchunu overstepped in disbanding KZN task team. His […]
ANC Youth League President, Collen Malatjie, has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa's controversial remarks praising DA-run municipalities, saying his comments were taken out of context. Speaking at a briefing on Friday, on the resolutions of the organisation’s recent National General Council, Malatjie said Ramaphosa’s intention was misinterpreted. Ramaphosa sparked debate earlier this week when he told ANC councillors gathered at FNB Stadium in Soweto that DA-led municipalities often perform better than […]
