In a nuanced testimony, Firoz Cachalia stands by his criticism of General Mkhwanazi’s dramatic public appearance but acknowledges the “alarming” evidence of police infiltration by criminal cartels. CAPE TOWN – Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has told a parliamentary inquiry that he was deeply concerned by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s decision to hold…
In a bombshell testimony at the Madlanga Commission, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo revealed that Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya was seen using a vehicle registered to a prolific criminal. PRETORIA – A senior South African Police Service (SAPS) official, Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, is under intense scrutiny after it was revealed he was frequently seen driving…
President Ramaphosa renews the terms of two seasoned commissioners but does not reinstate Masuku, who faces a R1.2 million fraud case. PRETORIA – In a clear move signalling a stance on accountability, corruption-accused Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Commissioner Nomsa Masuku will not be returning to her position after her term expired on Tuesday. The…
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille touts major economic benefits from the summit, confirming the US President will skip the event and send his VP instead. JOHANNESBURG – The upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit is set to be a blockbuster event for South Africa’s economy and global image, with one notable exception: US President Donald Trump will not…
Colleen Makhubele has been replaced by Des van Rooyen as MK Party chief whip in parliament. (Ruvan Boshoff)
Deputy police minister Polly Boshielo. (Supplied)
The controversial businessman has vanished after a hail of 11 bullets struck his car, with police revealing a shocking lack of evidence that he was ever in danger.
JOHANNESBURG – A secret CCTV recording, now presented as evidence before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, appears to show a police sergeant collecting a bag from the luxury home of Sandton businessman and murder accused, Katiso “KT” Molefe, in an encounter that has raised serious questions about police integrity. The officer at the centre of the…
CAPE TOWN – In a massive and sustained clampdown on gang violence, South African Police Service (SAPS) operations in the Western Cape have led to more than 9,000 arrests since April, with over 1,500 illegal firearms ripped from the hands of criminals. The staggering figures were released this weekend, showcasing the results of a targeted strategy…
BOKSBURG – A quiet Saturday afternoon in Reiger Park was shattered by a hail of bullets as assailants in two vehicles launched a random and brutal attack, killing six people and leaving three others injured in a drive-by shooting that has sent shockwaves through the community. Gauteng police have launched a massive manhunt for the killers,…
