DD Mabuza’s daughter wins court battle for R44.7m pension funds. (Kaya News) by Mathipa Phishego The Mpumalanga High Court has granted an urgent interdict preventing the distribution of the late former deputy president David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension on Tuesday, after his daughter challenged being excluded as a beneficiary. The application was brought by Tamara Silinda,…
General Khumalo testifies at the Madlanga Commission. by Mathipa Phishego South Africa’s war on organized crime took a dramatic turn on Wednesday when General Dumisani Khumalo, the head of Crime Intelligence, revealed explosive evidence at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Khumalo stunned the packed hearing room when he disclosed a cache of intercepted messages allegedly…
Nathi Mthethwa dies, days after implicated in the Madlanga Commission. (Kaya News) by Mathipa Phishego South Africa’s Ambassador in France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead in Paris just days after being named in explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The 58-year-old former Cabinet minister reportedly fell from the 22nd floor of the…
Nathi Mthetwa dies at 58 in France. (Kaya News) by Mathipa Phishego South Africa’s Ambassador, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, has been found dead in France after reportedly falling from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile in the Porte Maillot district. The 58-year-old diplomat was discovered on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, after being reported missing…
Katiso Molefe is taking his bail appeal to the high court. (Kaya News) by Mathipa Phishego Alleged “Big 5” cartel member Katiso “KT” Molefe is headed to the Gauteng High Court this Thursday to appeal for release on bail. Molefe faces serious charges, including allegedly ordering the murders of popular DJs Oupa Sefoka known as Sumbody and Hector…
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…
The current head coach of Sekhukhune United Eric Tinkler. image: Diski time by Lwandiso Simanga Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler praised veteran striker Bradley Grobler after his late strike secured a narrow victory over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Tinkler revealed that his technical team had…
