A high risk prisoner serving a life sentence for multiple violent crimes has been captured after weeks on the run, bringing an intense manhunt to a dramatic end. Thulani Gcaleka, who escaped from Sevontein Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, has been rearrested in Gauteng in the early hours of Tuesday. Authorities
The National Prosecuting Authority has recovered land worth R144 million that was unlawfully taken from the Mahikeng Local Municipality in a major corruption crackdown. The recovery was secured by the NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit following years of legal battles involving multiple preservation orders and a final forfeiture order granted on
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has revealed explosive details behind the transfer of controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre to Ebhongweni Maximum Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. Appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament, Mkhwanazi outlined serious security concerns and alleged irregularities inside
A major corruption scandal involving more than R800 000 has been exposed, with two suspects arrested after a Hawks investigation uncovered an alleged network of fraud, kickbacks and abuse of public funds in Limpopo. A 58 year old company director, her company, and a 49 year old financial adviser were
Stay updated with the latest developments from the Johannesburg High Court as it reviews readiness for the high-profile case involving businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused. 🏛️ In this video, you’ll learn about the ongoing pre-trial proceedings, the serious charges faced by Matlala and his wife Tsakane Matlala, and
The Molopo Regional Court in the North West has convicted and sentenced 25-year-old Nkokana Makata to an effective 23 years’ imprisonment for two counts of rape. In addition, the accused was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for contravening Section 49(1)(a) of the Immigration Act, 2002. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Communications
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has officially confirmed that corruption charges against former ANC spokesperson and Cabinet minister Zizi Kodwa will be reinstated, alongside those against businessman Jehan Mackay. The decision follows a formal review by the office of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), overturning the earlier withdrawal
Just days after the burial of former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, a legal battle has already emerged over the assets of the late veteran politician. According to reports by the Mail & Guardian, Lekota’s wife, Cynthia Lekota, brought an application for curatorship to place his
A former South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force member has appeared in court in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe, who was widely known as Witness D during the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Matapandile Sotheni, 41, appeared before the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng on
A 22-year-old suspect who had been arrested for attempted murder on Saturday was shot and fatally wounded on Monday morning after allegedly trying to kill police officers inside the holding cells at Ntuzuma Police Station, north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Reports on Monday said the incident escalated into a hostage
