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Crime stats have improved, but bloodshed persists, says Cachalia

Acting police minister, Firoz Cachalia, says while the decreases in crime stats are encouraging, they do not erase the reality that too many South Africans continue to lose their lives to violent crime. Cachalia released the first-quarter crime statistics today, which he says confirm that crime is highly concentrated. Murder cases fell by 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year, while robbery with aggravating circumstances went down by 14.7%. […]

todayAugust 28, 2026 28

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Madlanga Commission | Lebeya rejects Molefe raid interference claims, details O’Sullivan clash and Aeroton bust

Former Hawks boss, Dr Godfrey Lebeya, has rejected allegations that he interfered with the December 2025 raid at suspected underworld kingpin, Katiso "KT" Molefe’s, Sandton residence. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Lebeya also detailed his strained relationship with private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, and raised concerns about the controversial Aeroton drug bust. Lebeya said O'Sullivan contacted him in 2024 seeking updates on President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala […]

todayAugust 27, 2026 62

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North West community members help police track down triple murder suspect

Less than 12 hours after launching an intensive manhunt, police have arrested 41-year-old, James Mohajane, in connection with the murders of his girlfriend and two other people. It is alleged that Mohajane hacked his girlfriend, Moipone Lefoka, her sister, Esther Lefoka, and Esther’s boyfriend, Tshepo Molekwa, to death with a spade at a house in Makapanstad, North West, over the weekend. National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says the three victims […]

todayAugust 27, 2026 17

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Madlanga Commission | Matlala links Sibiya kickback claims to Nkosi

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that he was made aware of allegations that suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, collected money from several individuals in Gauteng. Matlala returned the witness stand on Wednesday as the commission sought to establish who may have been funding Sibiya, including whether controversial businessman, Steve Motsumi, was among those allegedly providing money to the suspended police […]

todayAugust 26, 2026 134

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Madlanga Commission | Sibiya’s direct contact centred on Boshoga’s disappearance: Matlala

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, says the only time he spoke directly to suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, was when they discussed the November 2024 disappearance of Pretoria businessman and farmer, Jerry Boshoga. Matlala made the remark on Monday while testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where he said that detained SAPS Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, initially acted as an intermediary between him and Sibiya. Matlala said […]

todayAugust 24, 2026 94

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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 49

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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 98

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Alleged killer boyfriend arrested after community tip-off

Community participation and collaboration with police have helped lead to the arrest of the man accused of killing 37-year-old Jabulisile Tshabalala. Police made a breakthrough after arresting her 27-year-old boyfriend, Simiso Phakathi, in the North West. Tshabalala was found dead in the back room where she lived with the accused, who is believed to have been her romantic partner. Police say her body was found covered in blankets and clothes […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 73

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Madlanga Commission | Adams alleges Crime Intelligence supplied weapon, vehicle in Magaqa murder

National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and suspended Member of Parliament (MP), Fadiel Adams, has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officials allegedly supplied the firearm and vehicle used in the murder of former African National Congress (ANC) Youth League secretary-general, Sindiso Magaqa. Adams made the allegations while presenting his statement to the commission on Wednesday, claiming that a man he identifies as Magaqa’s killer has repeatedly attempted, […]

todayAugust 19, 2026 44