City of Ekurhuleni wants to restore public trust in EMPD after corruption revelations

City of Ekurhuleni wants to restore public trust in EMPD after corruption revelations

In recent days, the EMPD has taken centre stage at the Madlanga Commission, with witnesses alleging connections between suspected criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and senior police officials. The City of Ekurhuleni said it wants to restore public trust in its Metro Police Department after revelations of widespread corruption before the Madlanga Commission. In recent days, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has taken centre stage at the commission, with witnesses […]

12/11/2025

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ANC will grant Mchunu space to address alleged links to Matlala

On Tuesday, the party approved Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s request to step back from his party responsibilities for the time being. The African National Congress (ANC) said it will grant its senior member, Senzo Mchunu, space to address alleged links to suspected criminal Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. On Tuesday, the party approved Mchunu’s request to step back from his party responsibilities for the time being. This means Mchunu will no longer […]

12/11/2025

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Matlala met former police chief Phiyega at her home hours before his arrest, the Madlanga Commission heard.

This was disclosed by Witness C, a detective from Gauteng’s counterintelligence unit, who is testifying partly in-camera before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday. Hours before his arrest in May, tender tycoon and alleged African National Congress (ANC) funder, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, had visited former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega at her home in Midrand. This was revealed by Witness C, a detective attached to Gauteng counterintelligence operations who […]

30/10/2025 2

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EFF makes request for free venue to carry out Madlanga commission

The commission, set to begin this month, will investigate explosive allegations by KwaZulu- Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi implicating among other top officials, now- suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written a letter to the Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, calling for cheaper venue options for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry that will probe corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system. The commission, […]

07/08/2025 2

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There are no cases of political influence against prosecutors & investigators, Kubayi tells Parly

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said there were sufficient checks and balances in place to prevent any potential external or internal influence in investigations by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi told Parliament that there were no cases of political influence against prosecutors and investigators. Kubayi said there were sufficient checks and balances in place to prevent any potential external or […]

06/08/2025 3

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Firoz Cachalia sworn in as acting minister of police

Cachalia replaces Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence following damning allegations of corruption against him. Professor Firoz Cachalia has officially been sworn in as the acting minister of police. He replaces Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence following damning allegations of corruption against him. Cachalia was sworn in on Friday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. "I solemnly affirm […]

01/08/2025 3

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ConCourt denies MK Party direct access in its bid to set aside Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on special leave

The MK Party approached the court on an urgent basis to set aside the president's decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and to appoint an acting police minister. The Constitutional Court has denied direct access to the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and former President Jacob Zuma in the matter against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The MK Party approached the court on an urgent basis to set aside […]

31/07/2025 1

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Madlanga Commission to cost R148m over six months – Justice Dept

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development confirmed the amount in a written email. The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System is set to cost almost R148 million over six months. During a briefing in Sandton on Monday, acting deputy chief justice and chairperson of the commission, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, informed the media he was not in a position to talk about […]

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