In a dramatic escalation of the corruption scandal engulfing South Africa’s security services, controversial political fixer Brown Mogotsi has issued a stark threat to reveal a wider network of individuals who allegedly received money from attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, promising that “a lot is coming” in his upcoming testimony. The threat comes on…
JOHANNESBURG – In an exclusive television interview, businessman Brown Mogotsi broke his silence following a dramatic police raid on his Mahikeng premises, revealing that he now fears for his safety as the net tightens around a high-stakes investigation into alleged criminal syndicates with links to the highest levels of law enforcement. The raid, which took place…
The Pretoria High Court is bracing for a historic legal confrontation as the Presidency, backed by the State Attorney, moves to claw back over R28 million in public funds used to bankroll former President Jacob Zuma’s protracted legal battles. This high-stakes application marks a critical enforcement of a landmark 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)…
In a swift and stark reversal, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Sinawo Thambo has issued a full public apology and retraction to Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene, defusing a potentially protracted legal battle. The move comes just days after Thambo launched a series of highly personal and damaging social media allegations against the…
In a dramatic reversal of fortune, the Gauteng Department of Health has successfully slashed its crippling medico-legal claims from a staggering R18 billion to R6.9 billion in just over a year, signaling what officials describe as a profound “culture shift” and a return to accountable governance within the province’s beleaguered healthcare system. The landmark achievement,…
TSHWANE – The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has concluded an internal investigation into a potential conflict of interest involving Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise and a municipal service provider, the municipality confirmed on Tuesday. The probe was launched earlier this year following complaints from the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding Triotic Protection Services, a security company connected…
The high-stakes proceedings of the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry have been plunged into a new layer of intrigue, with the sudden illness of a key witness prompting a week-long adjournment and a pivotal move to hold all future hearings away from the public eye. Crime Intelligence Head, Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, who was scheduled to…
In an extraordinary and aggressive public rebuttal, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has laid bare the tax affairs of former Prasa CEO and Member of Parliament Lucky Montana, revealing that he has offered a R5.4 million settlement to resolve a staggering tax debt exceeding R55 million. The disclosure comes amid a bitter public feud,…
The labyrinthine connections between South Africa’s law enforcement and political elite were laid bare this week, as the controversial ascent of Cedrick Nkabinde—from a police detective to the chief of staff for the suspended Police Minister—became a central focus of a parliamentary inquiry, raising profound questions about patronage, integrity, and the blurring of lines within…
In a blistering political offensive, Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene has launched a deeply personal attack on Democratic Alliance (DA) federal chair Helen Zille, branding her a “reject of Cape Town” and questioning her fitness to lead Johannesburg, as the battle for the city’s mayoral chain intensifies. The verbal assault came during a…
