The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is holding a media briefing today on allegations of corruption and maladministration at Tembisa Hospital. Led by SIU Head Advocate Andy Mothibi, the briefing is providing updates on the ongoing investigation into procurement irregularities at the hospital — a probe that gained urgency following the
Early Monday morning, the Western Cape was rocked by a series of violent incidents in Harare, Khayelitsha, leaving four people dead. Police report that the first discovery was made around midnight in the Enkandla informal settlement, where a male victim was found burnt beyond recognition. While investigating this scene, officers
The East London Magistrate’s Court is set to hand down its judgment today in the firearm case involving EFF leader Julius Malema and his former bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman. The pair face multiple charges, including: Unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition Discharging a firearm in a built-up area Reckless endangerment
A tragic head-on collision on the R518 road in the Lephalale Municipality, Waterberg District, claimed the lives of five people on Friday and left six others injured. According to officials, the crash occurred when a sedan attempted to overtake and collided head-on with another vehicle. Both drivers died at the
A Northern Cape court has handed down a life sentence to 34-year-old Mohammed Raman after he strangled his partner to death in front of her six-year-old daughter. The murder took place in Hopetown in January 2024, shortly after the victim told Raman she wanted to end their relationship. Neighbors
Richard, a respected vice president of the Bayelsa Real Estate Association, never imagined that helping a trusted friend would cost him his life. It all began when George, his longtime friend, told him he had land to sell. Eager to assist, Richard quickly connected him with buyers who paid
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to chair a commission of inquiry formed to investigate grave allegations brought forward by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. These allegations include the infiltration of criminal syndicates into the South African Police Service (SAPS), intelligence agencies, the judiciary, and
In a surprising twist during court proceedings, the magistrate presiding over Vusi “Cat” Matlala’s case mistakenly referred to his defence lawyer as “Mkhwanazi.” The slip drew murmurs in the courtroom because the name is the same as KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi — whose testimony has been central
Brazil’s attorney general has filed charges against Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, accusing him of coercion and of using his political role to advance family interests at the expense of the republic. In its statement, the prosecutor’s office alleged that Eduardo, a congressman, repeatedly put Brazil
The Kimberley High Court has granted multiple preservation orders to the Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit and the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit, securing assets worth more than R1 million in the Northern Cape. According to Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Tebogo Thebe, the preservation orders ensure that seized
