IDAC head defends one of the investigators that worked with Mkhwanazi

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi The Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Advocate Andrea Johnson has defended one of the investigators for being unable to do his work. This relates to allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in Parliament that the investigator concerned was prevented to access crime intelligence information…

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IDAC reluctant to divulge names of politicians under investigation

Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC) Head Adv Andrea Johnson testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee at Parliament on November 6, 2025. The Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Advocate Andrea Johnson has refused to divulge the names of implicated politicians that they are investigating. Johnson is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, investigating…

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MKP suspends Deputy President Hlophe

Dr John Hlophe. Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Deputy President Dr John Hlophe has been suspended from all positions of the party. He won’t be active in Parliament or in the Party. Party President Jacob Zuma has taken the decision to issue a precautionary suspension to the Party’s Deputy and leader of the MKP Parliament Caucus…

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Khumalo defends appointment of former BMW engineer as a Brigadier

Crime Intelligence Head General Dumisani Khumalo at the Madlanga Commission Crime Intelligence Head General Dumisani Khumalo has defended the decision by the unit to hire Dineo Mokwele, a former BMW mechanical engineer, as a Brigadier. Mokwele’s appointment subsequently landed Khumalo in trouble and was charged alongside six other senior police officers in June this year….

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IDAC doesn’t work with PKTT: Johnson

Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC) Head Adv Andrea Johnson testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee at Parliament on November 6, 2025. Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC) Head Adv Andrea Johnson says they do not deal with the work of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). Johnson is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations…

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EMPD doesn’t have powers to arrest anybody for a crime: Mapiyeye

The Ekurhuleni Metro police department (EMPD) Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye gives evidence at the Madlanga Commission on November 6, 2025. Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye has taken the stand at the Madlanga Commission. The Commission is looking into allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system. Testimony before the Commission…

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Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 06 November 2025

A new witness takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday morning. This comes after Crime Intelligence Head General Dumisani Khumalo concluded his testimony on the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team(PKTT). The PKTT was disbanded in December 2024 by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave….

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Four senior ANC officials in Western Cape join DA

DA welcoming new party members Four senior ANC officials in the Western Cape have joined the DA after resigning from the party.   They include the party’s Provincial Secretary Neville Delport, ward councillors Daniel Baadjies and Paul Strauss as well as Regional Executive member Jason Donn.   They were introduced by the DA Federal Council…

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