Fannie Nkosi appears in court, April 13, 2026. Bail application of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi of Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS)’s Organised Crime Unit will continue on 20 April. The state has opposed his bail application, stating that their evidence against him clearly showed that he was involved in protecting criminals involved in serious and…
North West businessman Suliman Carrim appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. A fleet of cars belonging to Suliman Carrim’s security company, Fusion Tactical, has been seen entering Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, where the North West businessman has been admitted. Carrim allegedly suffered a heart attack at a gym in Sandton this morning. He is set to appear before…
Matipandile Sotheni is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe The case against the former police officer accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, has been postponed to Friday next week for a formal bail application. Matipandile Sotheni appeared briefly in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court. Sotheni is accused…
Fannie Nkosi appears in court, April 13, 2026. Suspended Organised Crime Unit Member, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, has told the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court that he will plead not guilty to all charges against him. Nkosi was arrested on April 2 after a raid at his house in Pretoria. He faces charges of theft, defeating the…
The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it will prosecute individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The decision follows years of investigation and an inquest into the deaths of at least 141 psychiatric patients in 2015 and 2016. Patients died after being unlawfully transferred from licensed care facilities to unregistered and ill‑equipped NGOs….
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding in parts of the country on Monday. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says similar weather conditions are expected to continue on Tuesday. “A yellow level four warning for severe thunderstorm has been issued for the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the escarpment…
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies before the Madlanga Commission. Organised Crime Unit police Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, is expected to apply for bail at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month by the police’s Madlanga task team, following a raid at his private property in Pretoria. He is facing a…
An empty exam room. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education is investigating the discovery of animal remains at Glenhaven Secondary School in Verulam, north of Durban. It is alleged that a large group of congregants held an Easter celebration on the school premises, leaving the facility in a poor condition. Images show animal remains and…
Matipandile Sotheni, former police officer accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, aka Witness D. The man accused of the murder of Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, is expected to appear before the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The matter is expected to deal with procedural issues, including the continuation of…
The Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) April 2026 leg of interviews kicks off this week. The Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) April 2026 leg of interviews kicks off this week. However, all eyes are expected to be on Gauteng Deputy Judge President, Judge Aubrey Ledwaba’s interview on Tuesday where he – as the sole candidate – will…
