Senzo Mchunu showed interest in ANC councillor killing case: Gopaul

KwaZulu-Natal Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Anthony Gopaul KwaZulu-Natal Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Anthony Gopaul has detailed how Police Minister Senzo Mchunu called him showing interest in a case that involved the killing of an African National Congress councillor Phendukani Mabhida. Gopaul is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry which has resumed its hearings in…

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SIU probes Umzinyathi municipal officials for alleged tender graft

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has confirmed that it is investigating KwaZulu-Natal’s Umzinyathi District Municipal officials. A Presidential Proclamation has authorised a wide-ranging investigation into corruption allegations. The state is believed to have suffered losses through alleged irregular tenders. SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says the investigation covers allegations dating back to 2020. Kganyago says, “Proclamation…

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KZN Hawks head Lesetja Senona to testify at Madlanga Commission

FILE| Chairperson and commissioners at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria. KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Lesetja Senona is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Tuesday. He is accused of having strong ties to alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Senona is expected to answer questions on allegations that…

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Nkabinde Inquiry postponed amid Batohi’s legal representation issues

Outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. Retired Justice Bess Nkabinde has granted a request from evidence leaders at the Nkabinde Inquiry to postpone proceedings until Thursday. The delay will allow the panel to determine whether there is a conflict of interest in having outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi,…

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ANC Joburg region accuse Sanco of undermining its new leadership

Supporters of the ANC holding the party’s flag. The ANC Johannesburg Region has accused alliance partner Sanco of conducting an orchestrated campaign to undermine its newly elected leadership.  December last year saw MMC for Finance Loyiso Masuku trump Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero to the position of Chair of the region.  However, the very public discovery of ballots…

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Mr X probed about involvement in Brian Wainstein murder

Outside the Cape Town High Court in the Western Cape. Legal representative of alleged crime boss Jerome Booysen has presented a list of offences for which the state witness known as Mr X might be indemnified and prosecuted for. Advocate Amanda Nel’s cross-examination of Mr X got underway today at the Western Cape High Court. Booysen and 11 co-accused face…

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North West regions still faced with parents needing school placements

[FILE] Morare Secondary School learners. The Department of Education in North West says its regions are still faced with several parents needing school placements for their children.   The department says some parents don’t like the schools where their children have been placed.    Education Department Spokesperson, Vuyo Mantshule, says they work every day to assist parents by…

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Batohi seeks helps from new NPA head after legal counsel rejection

Outgoing National Prosecuting Authority head, Advocate Shamila Batohi. Outgoing National Prosecuting Authority head, Advocate Shamila Batohi, is now seeking assistance from the newly-appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi, after her request for state-funded legal counsel was rejected by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi. Batohi’s term officially comes to an end next week. She…

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Nine children injured in Durban scholar transport crash

Paramedics and emergency services on site after a scholar transport crash at Lena Ahrens Road near Rhodes Avenue in Glenwood, Durban on 26 January 2026. Nine children have been injured after a taxi used as scholar transport collided with a bakkie on Lena Ahrens Roads in the Glenwood area of Durban. ALS Paramedics Spokesperson Garrith Jamison says the cause…

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