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DA lays criminal charges against Police Minister Mchunu

The DA joins the official opposition, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party which has also taken the legal route by opening a criminal case against Mchunu, as well as deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has officially laid criminal charges against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, arguing he committed fraud by lying to Parliament. The DA joins the official opposition, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which has also taken the legal […]

10/07/2025

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Europe court finds Switzerland breached Semenya’s right to a fair trial

The court has found that Semenya was discriminated against because of her natural testosterone levels. The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favour of South African Olympic Champion Caster Semenya The court has found that Semenya was discriminated against because of her natural testosterone levels. In 2019, Semenya was barred from competing in certain women’s track events — after World Athletics introduced regulations requiring female athletes with differences […]

10/07/2025

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Confusion over Masemola’s suggestion he ignored directive to disband SAPS political task team

On 31 December, Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu wrote to Masemola, directing him to disband the task team, as it had served its purpose. Confusion is mounting over the South African Police Service (SAPS) political task team after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola suggested he ignored a directive to disband it. On 31 December, Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu wrote to Masemola, directing him to disband the task team, as […]

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National SAPS reveals Mkhwanazi receiving threats since bombshell media briefing

At the weekend, Mkhwanazi made jaw-dropping allegations, saying his team of detectives had uncovered a syndicate operating within the police’s higher structures. The national South African Police Service (SAPS) has revealed its KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has been receiving threats since his bombshell media briefing. At the weekend, Mkhwanazi made jaw-dropping allegations, saying his team of detectives had uncovered a syndicate operating within the police’s higher structures. SAPS national leadership […]

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Mbenenge testifies syringe emoji sent to Mengo was medical after conceding it could be viewed sexually

He was being cross-examined on Wednesday before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal in Sandton, Johannesburg, in the continued misconduct probe against him. Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has changed his tone, testifying that the emoji of a syringe he sent to High Court secretary Andiswa Mengo was purely medical after conceding that it may be viewed as a male private part. He was being cross-examined on Wednesday before the Judicial […]

10/07/2025

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Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala swaps luxury mansions for maximum security cell

The Pretoria businessman, accused of running a web of corruption, violence and tenders, is being held at Kgosi Mampuru C-Max. Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has swapped his luxury mansions for a maximum-security cell, sharing a facility with the likes of Thabo Bester and Radovan Krejčíř, and now he’s complaining about his belongings from behind bars. The Pretoria businessman, accused of running a web of corruption, violence and tenders, […]

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Didiza says Parliament considering Mkhwanazi’s allegations

Didiza said the allegations presented by Mkhwanazi are being considered for debate by the National Assembly. National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has noted with concern allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of political interference in the police. Didiza said the allegations presented by Mkhwanazi at the weekend, regarding security matters that she says have "implications for the country's national security", are being considered for debate by the National […]

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Thobakgale reassures public Bester securely locked up in SA’s most heavily guarded prison

Thobakgale was speaking at Kgosi Mampuru C-Max during a raid at the facility overnight, saying Bester cooperated with the search without complaining about his treatment or conditions. Correctional Services National Commissioner Samuel Thobakgale has reassured the public that convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester is securely locked up in the country's most heavily guarded prison. Thobakgale was speaking at Kgosi Mampuru C-Max during a raid at the facility overnight, saying […]

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Surprise raid at Kgosi Mampuru prison exposes alleged graft by prison wardens

Led by national Commissioner Samuel Thobakgale, law enforcement officials swooped in on dozens of cells, searching for contraband. A surprise raid has exposed alleged corruption by prison wardens at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility. Led by national Commissioner Samuel Thobakgale, law enforcement officials swooped in on dozens of cells, searching for contraband. The operation uncovered several packets of crystal meth and marijuana, dozens of cellphones, cartons of cigarettes, and even […]

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Ramaphosa expected to engage with those directly implicated by Mkhwanazi

Briefing the media in Durban, Mkhwanazi made several damning allegations against top police officials, including Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to unpack and engage with those directly implicated in a series of explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Sunday. Briefing the media in Durban, Mkhwanazi made several damning allegations against top police officials, including Minister […]

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