Adv Chackalson will take a lead at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. (Crime Watch RSA/via X) by Mathipa Phishego The Madlanga Commission has appointed Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC as its new Chief Evidence Leader, following the departure of Advocate Terry Motau SC. The move comes at a critical moment in the inquiry’s proceedings, as the…
Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is set to implement signal-blocking technology. (DSC_ZA/via X) by Mathipa Phishego The South African (SA) government has confirmed plans to introduce signal-blocking technology in selected correctional facilities, in a bid to curb the widespread use of contraband cellphones by inmates and halt the coordination of crimes from behind bars. The…
General Masemola poking PTTK interference to Mchunu. (Supplied) by Mathipa Phishego National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reacted with anger after police arrested two suspects linked to the killing of Mandeni councillor Phendukani Mabhida. Masemola described the incident as unprecedented in his…
Kenny Kunene was found clean after PA’s independent investigation. (CoJ) by Mathipa Phishego Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene has been officially cleared of wrongdoing following an independent investigation into his links with murder-accused businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe, earlier this week. The probe, conducted by law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, found that Kunene’s presence…
Masemola testifies at Madlanga Commission. (IOL) by Mathipa Phishego National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has told the Madlanga Commission that the alleged kidnapping of businessman Jerry Boshoga highlights the closeness of the relationship between Gauteng head of detectives, General Shadrack Sibiya, and businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala, who has long been linked to underworld dealings. Masemola…
Polokwane Commissioner Fannie Masemola testifies at Madlanga Commission. (Awake Mzansi) by Mathipa Phishego National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu overstepped his authority when he ordered the disbandment of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Political Killings Task Team. Masemola appeared before the…
National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola testifying at Madlanga Commission. (IOL) by Mathipa Phishego South Africa’s National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has confirmed that the controversial disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) was carried out on the instruction of then-Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Masemola made the admission while testifying before the Madlanga…
Mayor Mpe briefing the media. (Polokwane Municipality) by Mathipa Phishego Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe has filed an urgent application in the Polokwane High Court in a bid to stop the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) from accessing sensitive municipal documents. The move adds a new twist to Limpopo’s latest high-profile corruption scandal, which…
by Lwandiso simanga Orlando Pirates is set to resume their quest for the CAF Champions League this weekend when they take on Lesotho’s Lioli in the first leg of the Preliminary Round at Free State Stadium. The 1995 champions, head into continental action fresh from their domestic MTN8 triumph, hoping to replicate that success on…
Amazon brings Shop Mzansi pop-up stores to Cape Town and Johannesburg. (Business Tech) by Kelebogile Matlou Amazon will be launching pop-up shops in Johannesburg and Cape Town this September to commemorate Heritage Month and help local entrepreneurs through its Shop Mzansi program. The project allows shoppers to meet merchants, try out local items, and improve…
