Sharp differences emerged before the Madlanga Commission as senior SAPS commanders offered conflicting accounts regarding who was responsible for delays in investigations linked to PKTT dockets, exposing deep fault lines within police leadership structures. At the heart of the dispute is a fundamental question of accountability: once the PKTT
The Madlanga Commission has heard extensive testimony detailing how 121 criminal dockets originating from the Provincial Key Task Team (PKTT) were formally introduced into the South African Police Service system, opening a critical line of inquiry into how high-risk investigations are absorbed, processed, and prioritised within SAPS. The testimony,
Claims that certain PKTT-linked dockets were regarded as politically sensitive have emerged as a critical theme in testimony before the Madlanga Commission, raising questions about how perception influences policing decisions. Several witnesses acknowledged that some cases carried heightened political implications, either because of the individuals involved or the broader
The Madlanga Commission has heard testimony pointing to a significant breakdown in communication and coordination between the Provincial Key Task Team (PKTT) and provincial detective units following the transfer of sensitive criminal dockets. Witnesses described a handover process that prioritised administrative compliance over operational continuity. While physical files were
Victor Mthethwa Majola has been formally charged with the premeditated murder of popular media personality DJ Warras, marking a major development in a case that has gripped South Africa. Majola appeared in court on the charge of premeditated murder, following the fatal shooting of DJ Warras in Johannesburg on 16
Ritavi Police have arrested a wanted 26 year old male suspect in connection of the murder of Kgopotso Remember Mushwana (18) on Wednesday morning at Dan village_ Tzaneen. Kgopotso was stabbed on her stomach by a sharp object last week, near her home at Wisani Village. She succumbed to her
Driving under the influence of alcohol and Gender Based violence continues to impact the province of peace ahead of their Christmas Eve celebration. Provincial police have released a one week report ( from 15 December _ 21 December 2005), indicating that about 1525 suspects were arrested. The operation was executed
More than 12 villages have been hit by vandalism of electric pole and copper cables in Tzaneen , Limpopo Province. According to Eskom, two lanes ( Lenyenye Mashiloane 11KV and Risenga Juliesburg 22KV) will undergo an unplanned power outage in order to repair the severe damages. Copper cable theft has
The bodies of two siblings who went missing in Centurion have been recovered from the Hennops River. Galaletsang Mokone (23) and Gontse Lee Matjila (21) were last seen on Sunday, 21 December 2025. Their Hyundai i30, was found submerged in the river today, Tuesday, 23 December, following an extensive multi-agency
A 27-year-old Constable, stationed at the Phokeng Police Station, accused of raping a complainant, was granted R5000 bail by the Phokeng Magistrate Court in Rustenburg yesterday22 December 2025. The accused officer allegedly raped a 31 year old complainant he was assisting in resolving her domestic dispute with her partner.
