The South African Police Service is facing a deepening crisis after 12 senior officers were arrested in connection with a controversial R360 million tender, triggering an urgent day long emergency meeting at the highest level. The arrests, linked to the Medicare 24 contract, have sent shockwaves through SAPS, with
The National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has arrested 12 senior police officers and a company director in connection with the alleged irregular awarding of a tender to Medicare 24. According to NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago, all 13 accused are expected to make their first appearance before
This is a news update from MDNtv, when things happen fast, you’re always in the know. Twelve senior South African Police Service officers are appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court right now alongside a company director in connection with a massive R360 million tender scandal. The case involves allegations of
The Madlanga Commission public hearings are live today as proceedings continue into key matters before the Commission. This live broadcast brings you real-time coverage, updates, and testimony as they happen. Stay tuned for major developments and subscribe for ongoing coverage of the Madlanga Commission. Join MDNtv Membership to get access
The accused accused of murdering Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D, has appeared before the Brakpan Magistrates Court. Van der Merwe’s killing is linked to matters connected to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The accused was arrested in Johannesburg on Saturday, 14 March 2026, by a specialised
Several senior police officers, including high ranking generals, have been arrested in Pretoria in connection with a corruption investigation linked to the Medicare Tshwane District contract. The arrests mark a significant development in what is shaping up to be a major crackdown on alleged procurement irregularities involving law enforcement
Police in KwaZulu Natal have arrested a 63 year old suspect at Ekombe in connection with multiple offences including extortion, theft, possession of suspected stolen property and using a vehicle without the owner’s consent. It is alleged that in December 2025, a case of theft was reported by a
The Labour Court has dismissed an urgent application brought by the Mescu Union on behalf of suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, seeking to interdict his disciplinary hearing. Mkhwanazi and the union approached the court in an attempt to block internal proceedings initiated by the City of Ekurhuleni, arguing
A dramatic moment unfolded in court as Thabo Bester made a bold claim, telling the court that he was officially released from Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022, and did not escape as widely believed. This statement has added a new twist to one of South Africa’s most talked-about cases.
The court case involving Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has been postponed to 17 April 2026 as plea negotiations continue to drag on. Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze remain in custody after the State confirmed that discussions are still not finalised,
