The case against the leader of the International Pentecost Holiness Church, Bhekumuzi Mike Sandlana (64), was postponed to 06 March 2026 for further investigations because Sandlana was not ready to proceed with his bail application. His three co-accused, a Judge of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today in the High Court in Pretoria, with the court expected to hear new testimony and further cross-examination as the State and defence battle over key evidence. Proceedings resume with both sides intensifying their arguments as the trial enters another highly watched day. The
Suspended Ekurhuleni Acting Police Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi appears before the Madlanga Commission today to respond to serious allegations levelled against him. Mkhwanazi has been implicated in misconduct claims linked to the leadership and operations of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department. His testimony is expected to clarify his role in
The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court in Gauteng granted bail of R5 000 each to two accused persons, Zacharia Tshisele (53), who is an official at Tembisa Hospital and Sergeant Papi Tsie (41), who is a Hawks officer. Both men are facing a charge of corruption. The duo are accused of
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu appears before the Madlanga Commission on 02 December 2025, where he shares his version of events in response to allegations raised earlier by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mchunu uses his testimony to clarify his position, address the claims directly and set out his understanding of the
Two Mozambican nationals have been arrested after police recovered two firearms stolen from officers who were shot and killed in Ivory Park, Johannesburg, last week. According to police, an intelligence-driven operation led investigators to an SAPS-issued 9mm pistol and an R5 rifle. Both weapons were confirmed to be the
The Madlanga Commission will hear testimony from former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi. Her name has been linked to suspended acting EMPD Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, who was filmed saying he would “take a bullet” for her. This follows his controversial promotion to deputy police chief despite facing serious misconduct
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today in the High Court in Pretoria, with the court expected to hear new testimony and further cross-examination as the State and defence battle over key evidence. Proceedings resume with both sides intensifying their arguments as the trial enters another highly watched day. The
The Madlanga Commission will hear testimony from former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi. Her name has been linked to suspended acting EMPD Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, who was filmed saying he would “take a bullet” for her. This follows his controversial promotion to deputy police chief despite facing serious misconduct
South African rapper Shebeshxt – real name Lehlogonolo Chauke – and it’s a heavy one. The Lekompo hit‑maker appeared in the Polokwane magistrate’s court this week for a bail hearing, and the details that came out were pretty shocking. The investigating officer, W/O Phaladi Makola of the Limpopo police unit, told the court that the man
