South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the assurance that government will redouble its efforts to protect the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry’s whistleblowers and witnesses. This follows the killing of a witness, Marius van der Merwe, in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg, on Friday night. He was gunned down in front of his…
Chairperson and commissioners at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will soon meet with the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System’s chairperson, retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. This follows the killing of Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, in…
Members of Afrika Mayibuye Movement Sunday marks the final day of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s National Convention, which began on Friday at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto Campus. The party expects at least 2 000 delegates from across the country to attend, as leaders deliberate and adopt policy positions. Afrika Mayibuye Movement was officially launched…
Members of Afrika Mayibuye Movement Afrika Mayibuye Movement will hold its first national convention this weekend to outline its policy position and affirm the current leadership. With less than a year in existence, the party has already set its eyes on next year’s local government elections. Afrika Mayibuye Movement spokesperson Sydney Baloyi says this gathering is an important event for…
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says Marius van der Merwe (Witness D) was offered witness protection, but he declined. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry witness was shot dead in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg, on Friday night. His identity was erroneously revealed, including the failure to disguise his voice during his testimony a…
COSATU members The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) marks 40 years of existence and will use its anniversary to assert relevance amongst the working class. Founded in December 1985, COSATU sought to fight for the rights of workers during the apartheid regime by mobilising workers through national stayaways, strikes and community campaigns. …
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu testifying before the Madlanga Commission, 05 Dec 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has testified that President Cyril Ramaphosa “noted” his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). Mchunu says that he met with President Ramaphosa in January to inform him about the disbandment of the PKTT. President Ramaphosa called…
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has acknowledged the contribution of Witness D, Marius van der Merwe, to uncovering criminality in the City of Ekurhuleni. Van der Merwe was gunned down outside his home in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg, on Friday night. The commission has extended its condolences to the Van der…
Secretary of the ANC in the Greater Johannesburg region, Sasabona Manganye The newly elected secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Greater Johannesburg region, Sasabona Manganye, who has been elected for a second term, has rejected the notion of two centres of power. Manganye says the former regional chairperson and current Johannesburg Mayor…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu testifying before the Madlanga Commission, 05 Dec 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied receiving money from attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. North-West businessman Brown Mogotsi allegedly solicited money from Matlala, saying that it was for guests attending an African National Congress function. Mchunu, who is on a leave of…
