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Bafana Mahungela Trial Adjourned After Accused Claims Sudden Illness During Cross-Examination

Johannesburg: Proceedings in the high-profile murder trial of Bafana Mahungela were dramatically adjourned at the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday after the accused claimed he was suddenly unwell during cross-examination. Mahungela, who is currently conducting part of the cross-examination himself, told the court that his ears were “not okay” and

May 27, 2026 No Comments

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LIMPOPO POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS AND RECOVER THOUSANDS IN CASH DURING INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION

POLOKWANE: A swift intelligence-driven operation conducted by Northam police, working together with PPS Security Brits, led to the arrest of two suspects aged 38 and 49 in connection with a case of theft under false pretences reported in Northam. The operation was activated on Monday, 25 May 2026, after police

May 27, 2026 No Comments

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Madlanga Commission: Warrant Officer Phakula Admits to “Totally Untrue” Evidence in R700m Drug Bust

“PEOPLE SAY THE DRUGS BELONG TO YOU”: THE EXPLOSIVE CONFRONTATION AND THE SMELL OF LIES AT THE MADLANGA COMMISSION South Africa’s highly anticipated Madlanga Commission officially began on 17 September 2025, marking the start of what could become one of the country’s most consequential public inquiries in recent years. On

May 27, 2026 No Comments

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LIMPOPO POLICE APPREHEND 926 SUSPECTS AND RECOVER 6 FIREARMS DURING ONGOING OPERATION SHANELA

POLOKWANE: The South African Police Service in Limpopo is in an intense fight against crime through high-density operations. Shanela arrested 926 suspects between 18_24 May 2026, in all five districts. Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says six firearms and twenty-eight dangerous weapons, amongst others, were seized during the operation.

May 26, 2026 No Comments

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LONG-ARM OF THE LAW CATCHES UP WITH SUSPECT WANTED FOR HOUSE ROBBERY ON BUS TO GAUTENG

POLOKWANE: A coordinated operation between members of the Provincial Flying Squad and Banderlierkop SAPS led to the successful arrest of a 27-year-old suspect linked to cases of house robbery, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), and possession of suspected stolen property. Members attached to the Provincial Flying

May 26, 2026 No Comments

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Dutch National Appears In Court After R240 000 Khat Bust At OR Tambo

A Dutch national arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police allegedly found more than 40kg of khat in his luggage has made his first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court. Arthur Peter Krishna Van Oosterhout was arrested over the weekend during an intelligence-driven SAPS operation. Police said the

May 25, 2026 No Comments

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BREAKING NEWS: SAPS Forensics Captain Arrested In Madlanga Commission Probe

A SAPS captain attached to the Forensic Science Laboratory has been arrested in Pretoria in connection with investigations linked to the Madlanga Commission. According to News24, police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that the officer was arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice. The arrest reportedly follows a

May 24, 2026 No Comments

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Madlanga Commission: Lt-Col Sebola Exposes SAPS “Shadow Units” in Aeroton Drug Bust

THE PIN-PRICK REVELATION: HOW ROGUE OFFICERS ALMOST VAPORISED R700M IN COCAINE South Africa’s highly anticipated Madlanga Commission officially began on 17 September 2025, marking the start of what could become one of the country’s most consequential public inquiries in recent years. On Day 108, the inquiry delved into a narrative

May 23, 2026 No Comments

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NPA Fights Back After Prosecutor Arrest Order in Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni Case

The National Prosecuting Authority has launched an urgent legal fightback after a court ruling in the Kwaaggafontein matter convicted a prosecutor of contempt of court and authorised a warrant of arrest against him. The matter is linked to the high-profile Kwaggafontein case involving prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni

May 23, 2026 No Comments

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Madlanga Commission Rocked by Digital Forgery Claims and Mogotsi’s “Dirty War” on Evidence Leaders

MADLANGA COMMISSION ROCKED BY FORGERY CLAIMS AND MOGOTSI’S “DIRTY WAR” The air inside the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College on May 15, 2026, was thick with the scent of a brewing storm. As Day 109 of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice

May 23, 2026 No Comments

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Bafana Mahungela Trial Adjourned After Accused Claims Sudden Illness During Cross-Examination

LIMPOPO POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS AND RECOVER THOUSANDS IN CASH DURING INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION

Madlanga Commission: Warrant Officer Phakula Admits to “Totally Untrue” Evidence in R700m Drug Bust

LIMPOPO POLICE APPREHEND 926 SUSPECTS AND RECOVER 6 FIREARMS DURING ONGOING OPERATION SHANELA

LONG-ARM OF THE LAW CATCHES UP WITH SUSPECT WANTED FOR HOUSE ROBBERY ON BUS TO GAUTENG

Dutch National Appears In Court After R240 000 Khat Bust At OR Tambo

BREAKING NEWS: SAPS Forensics Captain Arrested In Madlanga Commission Probe

Madlanga Commission: Lt-Col Sebola Exposes SAPS “Shadow Units” in Aeroton Drug Bust

NPA Fights Back After Prosecutor Arrest Order in Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni Case

Madlanga Commission Rocked by Digital Forgery Claims and Mogotsi’s “Dirty War” on Evidence Leaders

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