A police officer in uniform. Ten Ekurhuleni police officers accused of theft are expected to continue with their bail applications at the Germiston Magistrate’s Court, east of Johannesburg, this morning. Their bid to be released on bail pending investigations began yesterday during their first court appearance. It’s alleged they raided a shop in Edenvale in June and allegedly stole cigarettes…
National Assembly MP Molapi Lekganyane addresses the Ad Hoc Committee on allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after election as chairperson on August 5, 2025. Parliament’s ad hoc committee, established to investigate allegations of threats to national security, has elected Molapi Lekganyane as its chairperson. Parliament established the committee two weeks ago, following explosive…
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba ActionSA says it will keep a hawk’s eye on the investigations into the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi made damning allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who’s been placed on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party’s member of parliament, Dereleen James, says they’ve…
Slain South African artist, Oupa John Sefoka, famously known as DJ Sumbody. The case against Katiso “KT” Molefe, who was arrested in connection with the murder of Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, and two of his bodyguards, is expected to resume this morning at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, north of Johannesburg. Molefe,…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has placed the Ditsobotla Primary Savings and Credit Cooperative Bank Limited (DCB) in resolution, effective August 1. This follows the Reserve Bank’s recommended intervention to protect depositors’ interests. The Reserve Bank says the DCB has failed to meet regulatory requirements for an extended period, was operating at a loss, and could…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi attends the Sport against Crime Easter Tournament in Impendle village on April 21, 2025 The ad hoc committee established to investigate allegations of national security will meet today to elect a chairperson. Parliament established the committee two weeks ago, following allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that…
[File photo] A woman holds a sign as demonstrators gather on September 4, 2019 The Kimberley family of a 29-year-old woman whose body was found half-naked with multiple stab wounds in the veld, says police must move quickly to arrest the culprits. The body of Shanay Solomons was discovered by a passerby in thick bushes…
[File image] The Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO) has raised concerns about the recent arrival of dangerous criminals to Eswatini from the US. An Eswatini government spokesperson says Washington transported the convicted criminals of various nationalities on a special flight, with the potential of more criminals to follow. DIRCO says that, as much…
A 32-year-old alleged drug dealer arrested for possession of R4 million worth of dagga in Dundee, northern KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to make a court appearance today. Police say the man was arrested after an intelligence-driven operation received a tip-off about a vehicle entering the country from Eswatini with a load of dagga. Police spokesperson…
KwaZulu-Natal’s Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka visuts Vimbukhalo Primary School as part of Operation Siyahlola on August 4, 2025. The National Freedom Party (NFP) has called for the suspension of KwaZulu-Natal’s Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka and the Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane, following allegations of corruption against them. There are claims that companies associated with the MECs’…
