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…
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…
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…
Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi levels complains to politicians and business-people. (Dasen Thathiah) by Mathipa Phishego On day two of theMadlanga Commission of Inquiry hearings, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, head of the SAPS Political Killings Task Team, detailed how powerful individuals have not only ordered assassinations but also obstructed investigations. His explosive testimony at the Commission of Inquiry has revealed…
Lt-General Mkhwanazi testifies in madlanga Commission. (Dasen Thathiah by Mathipa Phishego KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has raised grave concerns before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, warning that South Africa’s justice system runs the risk “of a total collapse” if corruption, criminal networks, and political interference are not addressed. Mkhwanazi’s testimony focused on…
