In a stunning revelation that exposes a deep rift at the top of the South African Police Service (SAPS), National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has openly defied a direct order from his political principal, suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu, to disband the specialized Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). The clash unfolded during a parliamentary ad…
An alarming number of South African teachers are leaving the profession early due to stress and mental health challenges. In Gauteng alone, at least 60 early retirements between 2023 and 2024 were linked directly to mental illness. Nationally, 1,599 educators opted for early retirement during the same period due to ill health and emotional strain….
An elite Gauteng detective has unveiled a stunning web of alleged connections linking EFF leader Julius Malema, suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, and a shadowy Sandton businessman at the heart of a murder investigation. Testifying under partial secrecy at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, the officer, identified only as Witness ‘A’, claimed the…
In a dramatic confrontation that exposed a critical lack of evidence, EFF leader Julius Malema successfully pressured suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu into a public apology for misleading Parliament over alleged threats from KZN Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The clash occurred during Mchunu’s third appearance before an ad hoc committee investigating corruption in the…
Exclusive: A bombshell testimony at the Madlanga Commission has alleged that suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt-General Shadrack Sibiya sought sensitive information on a high-profile murder case not for official police work, but to brief the “side of the suspects.” The claim, delivered by a detective identified only as Witness A, paints a picture of a…
Six teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were hospitalised following a shooting in Westbury, west of Johannesburg, on Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Styler Road and Krezschmar Street. The injured youths were rushed to Helen Joseph Hospital, and authorities remain on the scene investigating the circumstances. “Police are assessing…
A lion that escaped from a moving truck on the R49 between Lichtenburg and Zeerust on Monday has been safely recaptured, authorities have confirmed. The animal was being transported from the Free State to Nietverdiend in Ramotshere Moiloa when it reportedly broke free from the trailer. Its escape caused a temporary safety scare for motorists…
A parliamentary committee investigating political interference in the South African Police Service (SAPS) has rejected Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s allegation that KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi threatened him. The ad hoc committee dismissed the claim on Tuesday after Mchunu failed to produce an audio recording he had previously cited as evidence of the threats against…
JOHANNESBURG – The vibrant, close-knit community of Westbury is in a state of shock and mourning today after a mass shooting erupted on its streets, leaving a trail of devastation and multiple casualties, including several young children. The incident, which police are describing as a targeted attack that spiraled into a public tragedy, occurred on Tuesday…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi will convene a media briefing on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, to deliver a comprehensive update on plans to strengthen the capacity and operations of the province’s Traffic Wardens. The briefing, scheduled for 10:00 at 55 Marshall Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, will outline the next phase of the government’s plan to consolidate…
