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Madlanga Commission | NPA withdraws charges against Khumalo and co-accused

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn charges against Crime Intelligence head, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, Brigadier Dineo Mokwele, Major-General Nozipho Madondo, Major-General Philani Lushaba, and their co-accused following a directive from National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Andy Mothibi. The decision was taken before the accused entered pleas, with the NPA citing ongoing investigations and the absence of a complete evidentiary record required to proceed with the prosecution. Mothibi […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 66

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Madlanga Commission | Johnson withdraws remarks about Mokwele

Embattled Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson, says the directorate had never investigated an employment-related matter before probing Brigadier Dineo Mokwele's appointment to Crime Intelligence. Johnson testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, where she apologised for describing Mokwele's appointment as a "token appointment" and withdrew the remark. The commission heard that IDAC charged Mokwele, along with several other Crime Intelligence officials, with fraud […]

todayJuly 23, 2026 83

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Madlanga Commission | Experts say repeated medical absences risk undermining accountability

Some political analysts believe the growing number of witnesses citing medical reasons for missing testimony before the Madlanga Commission risks undermining accountability and public confidence in the inquiry. Their comments come after a fourth high-profile appearance was postponed in a space of two months, the latest involving Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson. Johnson is among several key witnesses who have failed to appear before the […]

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