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Madlanga Commission | Carrim ordered to testify in person next month

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed North West businessman, Suliman Carrim’s, testimony to 14 August. The commission says Carrim will only be excused if he undergoes an independent medical examination, with a report submitted to the commission by the 12 August confirming whether he is fit to testify. Carrim has missed several scheduled appearances before the commission, citing an undisclosed illness. The commission has postponed Carrim’s testimony several times […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 64

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Madlanga Commission | IDAC’s probes into Crime Intelligence and PKTT officials under scrutiny

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry says it appears as though the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) was determined to pursue Crime Intelligence (CI) and Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) officials. This comes after the commission heard that former IDAC head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson, authorised a string of investigations against the officials without sufficient merit. Johnson, whose resignation from the directorate was accepted by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, responded […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 62

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Matlala trial | Captain defends Kekana arrest as legality of police operation remains under scrutiny

The State's third witness has defended every key step taken during the arrest of accused, Musa Kekana, telling the Johannesburg High Court that police respected his constitutional rights, protected the identity of a confidential source and even called an ambulance after he began coughing up blood during the operation. The evidence on Tuesday was led by Tactical Response Team Captain, Phimi Sekgobela, as the trial-within-a-trial in the attempted murder case […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 27

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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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn charges against Crime Intelligence head, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, Brigadier Dineo Mokwele, Major-General Nozipho Madondo, Major-General Philani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 57

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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 78

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Madlanga Commission | Johnson criticised over Crime Intelligence probe

Embattled Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson, has come under sharp criticism at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry over her decision to authorise an investigation into a group of Crime Intelligence officials. Johnson spent much of Wednesday's proceedings answering questions about IDAC's role in approving the probe. The commission heard that IDAC received allegations that several Crime Intelligence officials had manipulated procurement processes within the South […]

todayJuly 22, 2026 195

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Triple murder accused Tshuma abandons bail bid

Triple murder accused and British national, Ndodana Tshuma, has abandoned his bid for bail. Tshuma appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where the State confirmed he is in the South Africa illegally and is considered a fugitive. He appeared in connection with two separate matters, the extradition proceedings following a request by United Kingdom authorities and the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Tshuma was arrested in […]

todayJuly 22, 2026 30

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Madlanga Commission | Johnson says she received death threats over Khumalo investigation

Embattled Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson, says she received death threats while investigating senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officials. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, Johnson insisted investigations into several senior police officers had begun before she took office at IDAC, and rejected claims that she specifically targeted Crime Intelligence head, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo. She also dismissed allegation by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 50

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Madlanga Commission | IDAC boss Andrea Johnson expected to testify after returning to work

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry says it will soon announce a new date for the testimony of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Senior Advocate Andrea Johnson. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) indicated that Johnson has reportedly returned to work following several days in hospital. Earlier this week, Johnson's legal team informed the commission that she was unable to testify after being rushed to hospital with an […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 85