Commission hears how Senona leaked police information to Matlala

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona on day 48 at the Madlanga Commission, January 28, 2026. It has emerged that KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona leaked the confidential information of police officers to attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. The leaked ID numbers were contained in an affidavit relating to an alleged Mozambican…

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Zim needs alternative to US$: RBZ official

The remarks by Gwanyanya come as the six-month old Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has stuttered, amid fears it would be rejected in formal markets. PERSISTENCE Gwanyanya, a member of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) Monetary Policy Committee, has said the country is in dire need of an alternative to United States dollar as a store…

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Prosecutor reveals how he came under attack during O’Sullivan probe

Adv Molatlhwa Michael Mashuga looks on during Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee proceedings. Former senior state prosecutor Advocate Molatlhwa Mashuga says he was under consistent attack by private investigator Paul O’Sullivan due to his investigations against him. Mashuga told the Ad Hoc Committee that some of O’Sullivan’s modus operandi was to use media houses to tarnish…

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Lesufi hails Gertrude Shope as a global leader

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaking at the Funeral Service of Gertrude Shope, May 31, 2025. 2 minutes Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has remembered late ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope as a global leader and says even though her funeral has been declared a Special Official Category One funeral, the honour goes beyond. This comes as Mme…

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Businesses urged to adapt to new Companies Amendment Act

3 minutes Legal experts have advised companies to adapt to the Companies Amendment Act, which was signed into law late last year. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosted a webinar earlier this week to explain the new amendments. The Act focuses on the ease of doing business by clarifying, simplifying and strengthening certain sections of the law. Operational…

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Batohi pushed me out of NPA: Adv Maema

Former NPA Head, Shamila Batohi. Former North West Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Sello Maema says he was pushed out by former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. Maema says he opted for retirement after Batohi allegedly rendered him redundant and removed him from investigating criminal cases. He is the first defence witness to be…

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General Shibiri denies referring to blogger Musa Khawula as ‘chomi’

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…

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Namibian Speaker hails progress towards SADC regional parly

“It has been a privilege to learn from each other and to contribute to our collective efforts,” he stated and thanked the delegates for their friendship and collaboration. NAMIBIA’s  Speaker of Parliament Peter Katjavivi who is heading the Namibian delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, has expressed satisfaction on progress towards the transformation…

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