Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, the national head of the SAPS ballistics section, has dismissed claims that errors in a key ballistic report were the result of sabotage. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Mkhabela said the mistakes were due to “human error,” not intentional interference. The case involves the murder
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele says successor Senzo Mchunu had no authority to disband the task team investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal — reigniting tensions at the top of the South African Police Service. Testimony before Parliament and the Madlanga Commission points to deep corruption, drug cartel links, and political
Authorities are investigating a horrific road accident that left six people dead on the R540 near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. The collision, which happened on Sunday night, involved a minibus taxi and an SUV. All six people who lost their lives were passengers in the taxi. Emergency teams confirmed that they died
A family in Mamelodi is reeling from heartbreak after two young women, Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, and her cousin Baleseng Moramaga, 21, were found shot dead early Sunday morning. The tragedy unfolded in Mamelodi East, Extension 17, leaving their loved ones shattered and desperate for answers. Tshiamo’s mother, 41-year-old
The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed the bail appeal of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who faces multiple charges including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and money laundering. Delivering judgment on 27 October 2025, Acting Judge PJ du Plessis ruled that despite the Regional Magistrate applying the wrong schedule during the
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System resumes its public hearings this week at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College. 📅 Dates: 27–31 October 2025 📍 Venue: Brigitte Mabandla Justice College 🔹 Monday, 27 Oct: SAPS ballistics expert testifies at 09h30 🔹
Eight former ActionSA councillors in the City of Johannesburg have filed an urgent application before the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg, scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. The matter seeks an interdict preventing ActionSA from replacing the councillors, pending the outcome of a dispute
The Phala Phala Farm Theft Trial resumes as the court hears key witness testimony and legal arguments surrounding the 2020 burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm. Follow the developments LIVE as the proceedings unfold and the nation watches closely for new revelations. 📍 Venue: High Court of South Africa 🕘
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has reignited public debate over the mysterious death of Anele “Nelli” Tembe after claiming that police investigators believed she was murdered. Tembe, who was engaged to the late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, died in 2021 after falling from the 10th floor of Cape Town’s
Residents of Shanono Local Government Area in Kano State are living in fear following repeated attacks by armed bandits suspected to be crossing from neighbouring Katsina State. During a press briefing on Thursday, the leader of Farin-Ruwa community, Alhaji Yahaya Bagobiri, appealed to both the federal and state governments for
