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Madlanga Commission | Chaskalson rejects Mogotsi’s recusal bid

The Madlanga Commission's chief evidence leader, Advocate Matthew Chaskalson, has rejected the grounds on which controversial North West Businessman and alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, is seeking his recusal. Mogotsi's legal team submitted the application last week, aiming to prevent Chaskalson from questioning him during his testimony. Chaskalson has dismissed claims that he acted unfairly, and has previously accused Mogotsi of lying under oath. Speaking to Ynews, commission spokesperson, Jeremy […]

todayMay 6, 2026 128

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Madlanga Commission | Hawks head flags ‘suspicious’ handling of 2021 cocaine seizure

Head of Serious Organised Crime in the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks), Major-General Hendrik Flynn, says the handling of cocaine seized in KwaZulu-Natal in 2021 raised serious concerns. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, Flynn described the process as "suspicious" noting that the drugs were never taken to a police station for safekeeping. The testimony relates to the theft of more than 500 kilograms of cocaine from the […]

todayMay 5, 2026 86

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Madlanga Commission | Public, media barred from Witness G hearing

The Madlanga Commission has ruled that Witness G’s testimony will be heard entirely in camera, with no public or media access due to the sensitive nature of the evidence. The decision follows an application by the witness’s legal team for parts of the testimony to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns. Commission Chair, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said it would be impractical to alternate between open and closed session, as […]

todayMay 4, 2026 233

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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 97

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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 87

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Madlanga Commission | Dlamini’s testimony contradicts Tshwane CFO on tender processes

Suspended Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Umashi Dhlamini, has given testimony before the Madlanga Commission that appears to contradict evidence presented by suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, on procurement processes for ad hoc security services. Dhlamini maintained that no work would commence without a purchase order (PO) being issued first. This appeared to contradict Mnisi's version, in which he told the commission […]

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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 […]

todayApril 23, 2026 402 2

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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 105

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi contradicts Nkosi over ‘JS’ identity

Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi, has told the Madlanga Commission that the "JS" referred to in Whatsapp messages between him and suspended SAPS sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, regarding a planned meeting on 16 December 2024, is well-known taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. His testimony directly contradicts that of Nkosi, who told the commission under oath that "JS" actually referred to suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, adding […]

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