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Image credit: FacebookThe family of slain Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, says it wants those who orchestrated his killing to face the full might of the law. The remarks follow the arrest of 41-year-old Matipandile Sotheni at the weekend by a specialised task team in connection with Van der Merwe’s murder. Sotheni, who faces six charges, including premeditated murder, attempted murder relating to Van der Merwe’s wife and children, […]
Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) head of Organised Crime, Major General Richard Shibiri, has told the Madlanga Commission that his WhatsApp interactions with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi did not involve the improper sharing of privileged case information. Several witnesses who have testified before the commission have implicated Shibiri in alleged wrongdoing, including claims that he offered bribes to police detectives to halt investigations and maintained links with suspected crime cartel […]
A construction site in Clayville, Ekurhuleni has been shut down with immediate effect after a high-impact government operation uncovered a fraudulent permit, widespread labour law violations and the arrest of more than 50 suspected undocumented foreign nationals. The multidisciplinary blitz led by Deputy Employment and Labour Minister, Jomo Sibiya, unfolded dramatically on Friday morning as members of the South African Police Services, Home Affairs officials and labour inspectors descended on […]
The Madlanga Commission has presented documents showing that the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) mandate was extended in April of 2024. The commission revealed that the expanded mandate - which took effect on the 1 April and included investigations into the killings of traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal, was recommended and financially approved by suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya. The dockets which were officially signed off by senior officials […]
Forensic investigator, Paul O'Sullivan, has agreed to testify in person before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee probing alleged corruption and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system. O'Sullivan had previously requested to appear virtually before the committee from London, citing security concerns. However, Members of Parliament rejected the request, accusing him of undermining the committee’s work. The controversial investigator's decision to physically appear comes a week after the Speaker of […]
WhatsApp messages presented before the Madlanga Commission suggest that South African Police Services (SAPS) Head of Quality Management and Forensic Services, Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, may have acted beyond the scope of her official duties while assisting alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala with matters linked to his SAPS contract. The messages form part of evidence examining Matjeng’s relationship with the alleged underworld figure and whether personal ties influenced her conduct […]
South African Police Services (SAPS) senior forensic analyst, Laurance Makgotloe, has told the Madlanga Commission that severe time constraints and staff shortages at the Silverton Ballistics Laboratory are compromising the quality of forensic work. Makgotloe testified on Monday as the commission examined the causes of delays and errors in ballistic reports handled by the laboratory. One of the cases under scrutiny is the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand […]
The Madlanga Commission has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to establish a task team to investigate individuals identified in its interim report. The commission says it has uncovered prima facie evidence against several individuals, including current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) and the South African Police Service (SAPS). President Ramaphosa has instructed law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice institutions to act with urgency in implementing […]
The family of 31-year-old Snenhlanhla Mthembu says she remains in high spirits as she recovers in hospital. Mthembu’s story gripped the nation after she shared images suggesting ongoing abuse by her partner. The Durban-based hairstylist, who is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU), posted several videos and images showing her badly bruised and battered face. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTa3LVsDYO4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Her 24-year-old partner has since been arrested and is expected to appear […]
