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Controversial Member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams, has been arrested and is being held at the Cape Town Central Police Station. Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Political Killings Task Team SAPS descended on his parliamentary residence in Cape Town on Tuesday. The leader of the National Coloured Congress (NCC) faces charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice, for allegedly interfering with investigations into the murder of […]
The Madlanga Commission has ruled that Witness G’s testimony will be heard entirely in camera, with no public or media access due to the sensitive nature of the evidence. The decision follows an application by the witness’s legal team for parts of the testimony to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns. Commission Chair, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said it would be impractical to alternate between open and closed session, as […]
Controversial North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, has filed a formal complaint seeking the recusal of evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson at the Madlanga Commission. It is understood that Mogotsi submitted an affidavit over the weekend, forming the basis of his recusal application. Mogotsi's attorney, Makaula Sekgatja, confirmed that a formal application will be filed on Wednesday. "Chair we do confirm that there is an intended application for the recusal of […]
The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has called for an investigation into the chaotic scenes that unfolded before kick-off in Sunday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at a sold-out FNB Stadium. Before the match could begin, chaos erupted during the build-up as a violent clash between team officials and Pirates security personnel overshadowed the highly anticipated fixture. What began as routine warm-ups descended into a physical […]
Suspended Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Umashi Dhlamini, has given testimony before the Madlanga Commission that appears to contradict evidence presented by suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, on procurement processes for ad hoc security services. Dhlamini maintained that no work would commence without a purchase order (PO) being issued first. This appeared to contradict Mnisi's version, in which he told the commission […]
The Madlanga Commission has heard that the "friend" referred to in bank statements by suspended Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Major, Lebogang Phiri, is an employee of Gubis 85 Security Solutions Pty Ltd. This follows evidence showing that Phiri’s bank records reflect payments from Willy Mosupye and two other individuals, collectively amounting to at least R150 000. Phiri maintains that the money was borrowed and later repaid. The evidence comes […]
Allegations of political interference in apartheid-era prosecutions, contradictions in testimony, and possible document tampering have taken centre stage at the TRC cases inquiry, as former Priority Crimes Litigation Unit head, Anton Ackerman, faces intense cross-examination. Ackerman returned to the stand on Thursday following explosive testimony last month, during which he accused authorities of failing victims of apartheid-era crimes by prioritising reconciliation over justice. His latest appearance has seen multiple lines […]
Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Brigadier, Abraham Nkhwashu, has told the Madlanga Commission that alleged crime boss, Katiso "KT" Molefe, once attempted to seek his assistance in securing bail for a friend who had been arrested by Nkhwashu. Nkhwashu, who is Molefe's brother-in-law, previously made headlines when a voice note attributed to his wife, Fundiswa, was played at the commission. In the recording, she was allegedly heard warning Molefe […]
Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi, has told the Madlanga Commission that the "JS" referred to in Whatsapp messages between him and suspended SAPS sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, regarding a planned meeting on 16 December 2024, is well-known taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. His testimony directly contradicts that of Nkosi, who told the commission under oath that "JS" actually referred to suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, adding […]
