Cassel Mathale and Solomon Modisane back the PKTT. by Mathipa Phishego Key witnesses appearing before the Madlanga Commission have come out in strong defence of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), questioning the reasons behind its sudden disbandment and praising its effectiveness in tackling politically motivated assassinations. Forensic expert Captain Solomon Modisane, who worked closely…
Rafadi meets deadline to file his answers to Madlanga Commission. by Mathipa Phishego Crime expert Calvin Rafadi says he is ready to face the Madlanga Commission in public after meeting the deadline to file his answering affidavit. Rafadi, who has been drawn into what he calls unfortunate SAPS unit infighting, insists he has nothing to…
Rafadi’s claims for Hawks positions contradicts. by Mathipa Phishego A former crime intelligence operative, Calvin Rafadi, has denied allegations that he sought employment within the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), popularly known as the Hawks, following the leak of WhatsApp messages linking him to a high-level vacancy. The controversy erupted after a screenshot of…
Khumalo will be absent to testify at the commission on Monday. by Mathipa Phishego In a surprising development ahead of Monday’s scheduled hearings, prominent figure Khumalo announced that he will not be testifying before the Madlanga Commission, which is currently investigating allegations of misconduct and governance failures in key public institutions. The Madlanga Commission, chaired…
Malema takes a jab on Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. by Mathipa Phishego The parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee proceedings were temporarily halted on Tuesday after Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema objected to Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi taking his oath, arguing that the Kwa Zulu-Natal police chief had not submitted a proper sworn statement before the committee….
Acting Police Minister and National Police Commissioner reinforces police resources. (SA Police) by Mathipa Phishego The Minister of Police, Mr. Firoz Cachalia, alongside the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, officially handed over new helicopters and armoured vehicles to specialised units within the organisation on Friday. The handover ceremony…
A R21 million drug syndicates busted in Sandton. (Supplied) by Mathipa Phishego City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, deployed by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has spearheaded a major breakthrough in the fight against narcotics. Acting on intelligence, Tshwaku led a joint law enforcement operation in Sandton, resulting in the seizure…
Lt-Gen Khumalo reportedly fell sick. by Mathipa Phishego Proceedings at the high-stakes Madlanga Commission of Inquiry were abruptly adjourned today after a key witness, Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, failed to appear due to illness. The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, is probing allegations of political interference, corruption, and collusion…
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…
