Suspended SAPS Head of Organised Crime Richard Shibiri. Suspended national head of organised crime in the South African Police Service, Major-General Richard Shibiri has denied referring to entertainment blogger Musa Khawula as ‘chomi’ in a WhatsApp text message. Testimony before the Madlanga Commission alleges that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala used his links with…
EFF flag The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the North West says it has suspended one of its councillors in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, Lesole Malefo, following allegations that he solicited sexual favours from a rape victim, who had approached him for assistance. The alleged victim reportedly turned to the councillor, after claiming…
Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala Suspended head of organised crime, General Richard Shibiri, has admitted that he used his personal phone to communicate with attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. General Shibiri is testifying before the Madlanga Commission, responding to allegations of having close links to alleged criminal syndicate members. Shibiri also told the Commission…
KwaZulu-Natal provincial electoral officer, Ntombifuthi Masinga. KwaZulu-Natal Provincia Electoral Officer Ntombifuthi Masinga says a recent survey has shown that voters’ have lost confidence in government and institutions associated with the state. Masinga was speaking at an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) workshop which is being held in Durban, ahead of the local government elections set to…
Mosiuoa Lekota waves to supporters Parliament has paid tribute to former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota, describing him as a principled leader who helped shape South Africa’s democratic institutions. Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says Lekota played a pivotal role in establishing the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and advancing constitutional governance in the…
Suspended SAPS Head of Organised Crime Richard Shibiri. Suspended South African Police Services (SAPS) Head of Organised Crime, Richard Shibiri, says he has no knowledge of institutional capture of the police. He has been accused of interfering with the investigation into the killing of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. This is due to his suspected links…
The TRC Cases Inquiry, probing efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. LIVE STREAM:
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes its public hearings this Wednesday morning with Major-General Richard Shibiri, Head of Organised Crime taking the witness stand. The Commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa following allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, last year. Livestream| Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Day…
Former South African Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota waves to supporters after being elected leader of the country’s Congress of the People (COPE) party at its conference in Bloemfontein on December 16, 2008. The Congress of the People (COPE) has described the death of its leader Mosiuoa Lekota as a huge loss to the party. Lekota…
Former President Thabo Mbeki Former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate, Anton Ackerman, has described former president Thabo Mbeki’s approach to the investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases as manipulative. He was testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown, Johannesburg. The Inquiry is probing alleged efforts or…
