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WITNESS D KILLER BAIL APPLICATION | MATIPANDILE SOTHENI IN BRAKPAN COURT

MDNtv — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:33:08 +0000

Former SAPS Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni appears in the Brakpan Court for his bail application in connection with the murder of Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission.

Sotheni faces multiple serious charges including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following a deadly drive-by shooting outside van der Merwe’s Brakpan home in December 2025.

The case has drawn national attention due to its alleged links to testimony connected to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

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Couple Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Murder And Five Years For Conspiracy To Commit Murder

MDN tv — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:05:46 +0000

The Eastern Cape Division of the High Court held sentencing proceedings in Burgersdorp in Limpopo, where 52-year-old Nokuzola Nxilolo and 44-year-old Mzamo Ciko were sentenced on two counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Police reports suggest that the pair received five years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit murder and life imprisonment for murder.

The sentences relate to the murder of 51-year-old Sindezama Nxilolo, who was shot and killed on 3 July 2017 at his residence in Camelia Street, Eureka Location, Burgersdorp.

At the time, the victim was employed as a traffic officer at the Walter Sisulu Local Municipality.

“Investigations revealed that Nokuzola Nxilolo, who was married to the victim, was involved in a romantic relationship with Mzamo Ciko. The victim was seen as an obstacle to their relationship, which led to the hiring of a hitman from Cape Town. On the night of the incident, the hitman was taken to the victim’s home by Ciko, where he shot the victim seven times at close range before fleeing the scene.

“The hitman, Lungile Ntungwana, was arrested in 2017 and later convicted on 1 September 2021, receiving a sentence of 25 years’ imprisonment. He later became a state witness in the case against the other two accused. Following further investigation, detectives gathered critical evidence that led to the arrest of Nxilolo and Ciko in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, in 2022,” the statement reads.

The report said the couple was remanded in custody after appearing in the Burgersdorp Magistrate’s Court while the matter was transferred to the Makhanda High Court.

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The Hitman Who Shot And Killed A Gauteng Businessman Who Blew The Whistle On Corruption In The Provincial Government Has Been Arrested

MDN tv — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:33:27 +0000

The hitman who shot and killed a Gauteng businessman who blew the whistle on corruption in the provincial government has been arrested in Mtubatuba in northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

Minenhle Mthembu (30) killed Marumo Eric Phenya in October 2022 in Rooderport IN Gauteng and fled.

A collaborative effort between police in Gauteng and KZN provinces has resulted in the arrest of 30-year-old Minehle Mthembu, who was wanted for conspiracy to commit murder as well as the murder of Marumo Eric Phenya, a businessman and whistle-blower on corruption in a multi-million rand tender at a government department in Gauteng province.

Phenya was ambushed and killed in a hail of bullets after dropping his children at school in Roodepoort on 17 October 2022.

Prior to his death, he and his wife had received threatening messages, and a case was opened in that regard. A few weeks after the case was opened, Phenya was assassinated.

Police in Gauteng contacted their KwaZulu-Natal counterparts with information that the suspect was in KwaZulu-Natal. The management of police in KwaZulu-Natal immediately assembled a multidisciplinary team and on 6 February 2026, the team gathered intelligence that the suspect was hiding in Mtubatuba, north of KZN.

An operation was set in motion, and on 10 February 2026, a warrant of arrest was executed, and Mthembu was arrested in Mtubatuba.

He appeared briefly in the Mtubatuba Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 12 February 2026, before being handed over to Gauteng investigating officers, who have taken him to Gauteng to face his crimes.

The Provincial Commissioner of KZN, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, applauded the effective collaboration between police in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, which brought the suspect to justice and relief to the family of the murdered whistle-blower.

“KwaZulu-Natal province is not a hiding place for criminals. We appeal to community members not to harbour criminals but to tip off the police so we can rid society of dangerous offenders. This collaboration is a message to criminals: police will find you even if you flee to another province. There is nowhere to hide from the mighty arm of the law,” said LMkhwanazi.

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MOZAMBICAN NATIONAL ADDED AS ACCUSED IN DJ WARRAS MURDER CASE

00524051746197 — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:38:44 +0000

25-year-old Mozambican national, Armando Joaquin Pacula, has been joined as accused number two in the murder case of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras. Police acted on a tip-off, went to Pacula’s place of residence and arrested him. He has been charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Murder and Contravention of the Immigration Act.

Pacula made his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court, where he is expected to be joined with the first accused, Victor Mthethwa Majola (44). Both are charged in connection with the killing of Stock outside the Zambesi Building in Johannesburg’s Central Business District (CBD) on 16 December 2025.

The case was postponed to 09 February 2026 for address verification of the accused. Pacula remains in custody until the next appearance. The NPA remains committed to ensuring that all those implicated in the commission of the offence are brought before the court and that justice is served without fear or favour.

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CAT MATLALA IN COURT | PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS BEGIN IN HIGH-STAKES MURDER CASE

MDNtv — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:42:03 +0000

Pre-trial proceedings are underway at the Johannesburg High Court for controversial businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala and his four co-accused.

Matlala faces a series of serious charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, fraud, and attempting to defeat the ends of justice. The pre-trial hearing is expected to address key procedural matters as the case moves closer to trial.

The matter has drawn significant public and media attention due to the nature of the allegations and the profile of the accused. Today’s proceedings form part of the court’s process to determine readiness for trial, outstanding applications, and timelines going forward.

The High Court hearing marks a critical moment in a case that could have far-reaching legal consequences.

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