Julius Mkhwanazi to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifying at the Madlanga Commission last year. Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi is expected to testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday morning. Mkhwanazi is expected to shed light on his relationship with alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. He is accused of…

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Maxwell, Waugh among franchise owners in European T20 league

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh during a press conference at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain on July 29, 2019.  Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and former captain Steve Waugh are among the franchise owners in a new European Twenty20 league, which will begin in August after two false starts. Backed by the cricket boards of Ireland,…

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Tackling organised crime needs new strategies: Cachalia

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia (centre) Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape has become increasingly complex, requiring new strategies beyond traditional policing. He was speaking in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape during the first leg of a stakeholder engagement focused on tackling crime. These remarks come as communities in both provinces continue to…

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Ad Hoc Committee to press McBride further on allegations of infiltration, interference, national security risks.

Robert McBride appears before the Ad Hoc Committee, January 20, 2026. Former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride will on Wednesday morning return to testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. McBride started testifying on Tuesday. RELATED VIDEO | SAPS Crime Intelligence Unit riddled with impropriety and corruption: McBride His testimony follows testimonies of previous…

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Limpopo flood-related deaths now at 19

Flooding at the Mohlapitsi river in Ga-Mampa village in Limpopo on 14 January 2026. Flood-related deaths in Limpopo have risen to 19 following the discovery of a body in Phalaborwa. The body is believed to be of one of the two boys who were swept away in the overflowing Selati River. Limpopo Disaster Management spokesperson Tsakani Baloyi says communities…

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