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Madlanga Commission | Evidence reveals contradictions in Sibiya’s testimony on PKTT mandate

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 […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 110

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O’Sullivan to have his day in Parliament on Tuesday

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 […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 36

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp chats suggest SAPS Brigadier overstepped role

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 […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 89

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS forensic analyst links lab failures to staff shortages, time pressure

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 […]

todayFebruary 2, 2026 133

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Madlanga Commission welcomes President’s decision to establish task team

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 […]

todayJanuary 29, 2026 74

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Hairstylist Snenhlanhla Mthembu recovering in ICU while facing assault charges

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 […]

todayJanuary 13, 2026 191

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Matlala claims he paid former police minister Cele R500k

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has accused former police minister Bheki Cele of accepting R500,000 in cash in exchange for helping him resolve issues with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility on Wednesday, Matlala said he paid Cele in two instalments — R300,000 and R200,000 — after the former minister allegedly intervened to assist him following a […]

todayNovember 26, 2025 129

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Matlala to testify before Ad Hoc committee on Wednesday

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee has confirmed that attempted-murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will testify as scheduled on Wednesday. Committee chair, Soviet Lekganyane, said proceedings will begin at 11am and could extend over several days. "As it stands now, we are here this week to feature Mr. Matlala together with his legal representative. They are available. The announcement we made here is that they have requested that we start at 11," […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 91

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Madlanga Commission | Firearm linked to DJ Sumbody, Armand Swart tied to multiple killings

A South African Police Service (SAPS) senior ballistics analyst, Captain Solomon Modisane, revealed on Tuesday that DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and businessman Don Tindleni were all killed with the same AK47. Modisane, a former PKTT member, testified virtually at the Madlanga Commission today, and explained that the firearm left unique microscopic marks on bullets and cartridge cases, allowing investigators to link the murders. "So in paragraph nine which is my […]

todayOctober 28, 2025 173