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Madlanga Commission | Lebeya denies Big Five Cartel links

Former Directorate For Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI/Hawks) head, Dr Godfrey Lebeya, has distanced himself from an alleged organised crime network known as the Big Five Cartel. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, Lebeya said he was unaware of the alleged syndicate or its purported members until the matter was raised during the proceedings. He maintained that he does not know, and has never met, alleged underworld kingpin, […]

todaySeptember 2, 2026 99

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DIRCO clears High Commissioner over Zuma’s India trip

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it has found no evidence that South Africa’s High Commission in India facilitated a meeting between former President Jacob Zuma and controversial businessman, Ajay Gupta, during Zuma's visit to India.  The department says the visit, which took place between 25 and 27 June, was supported through the "established protocol, administrative and logistical support ordinarily extended to former Presidents". This included airport […]

todaySeptember 2, 2026 19

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Mosimane hoping second time’s a charm

New Bafana Bafana coach, Pitso Mosimane, has welcomed the challenge of leading the national team once again. The South African Football Association (SAFA) officially unveiled Mosimane as Bafana's new head coach on Tuesday at SAFA House. The 62-year-old returns to the job 14 years after he was sacked by SAFA following Bafana's failure to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking at the press conference to announce his […]

todaySeptember 1, 2026 19

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Madlanga Commission | Khan’s health, Lebeya’s cocaine probe take centre stage.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed the testimony of suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, to 28 September. This follows Khan’s failure to appear before the commission on Tuesday, amid reports that he was readmitted to hospital over the weekend. Khan was initially admitted to hospital in June, after he was shot on 3rd Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg, just days before he was due to testify after […]

todaySeptember 1, 2026 57

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Teffo disrupts Matlala trial as court demands proof he can represent accused

The trial-within-a-trial in the case against alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his co-accused, took an unexpected turn at the Johannesburg High Court on Monday when struck-off advocate, Malesela Teffo, attempted to address the court. Teffo claimed he was appearing on behalf of all five accused through an entity he identified as the Malesela Teffo Probation Foundation, alleging serious constitutional violations against the accused. His appearance was immediately challenged […]

todayAugust 31, 2026 87

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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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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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Brown Mogotsi’s third bail bid hit by alleged escape plot

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi’s, third attempt to secure bail has been dealt a major blow after the State revealed an alleged plot to escape from custody by disguising himself in a Correctional Services uniform. Mogotsi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday for his latest bail application, with his defence presenting what it described as new facts aimed at addressing concerns raised during his previous attempts to secure […]

todayAugust 25, 2026 36

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Jub Jub misses court, warrant issued

  A warrant of arrest has been issued for media personality, Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye, after he failed to appear in court today. Maarohanye’s legal representative told the Germiston Magistrates’ Court that he had been booked off for five days due to illness. The warrant will, however, come into effect after 14 days if Jub Jub fails to provide the court with a plausible explanation for his absence. The 'Ndikhokhele' […]

todayAugust 24, 2026 51