African National Congress (ANC) leaders in KwaZulu-Natal are expected to visit the home of South Africa’s late ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, on Thursday.Mthethwa died in Paris after allegedly taking his own life. The ANC’s provincial task team has sent a delegation to pay their last respects to his family, with mourners expected to gather throughout the day.- Advertisement – Nathi Mthethwa was a Senior ANC Member and Former Minister Mthethwa was a long-serving ANC leader who previously held key cabinet roles, including Minister of Police and Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. At the time of his passing, he was…
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The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has officially withdrawn its threat to exit the Government of National Unity (GNU). The party had warned it would pull out if its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, was not reinstated to Johannesburg’s mayoral committee.Patriotic Alliance Meeting with ANC Brings BreakthroughAlthough Kunene has not yet been reinstated, the PA says its Tuesday night meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) was productive. According to the party, the discussions went beyond Kunene’s return and tackled broader issues affecting Gauteng province.- Advertisement – Kunene later addressed supporters on Facebook, saying: “But I think one must emphasise that this meeting…
The East London Magistrate’s Court has convicted Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema on five charges linked to a 2018 incident. The charges included unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, reckless endangerment, and failure to take precautions to prevent danger.The case stemmed from Malema firing a rifle into the air during the party’s fifth-anniversary rally at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane. After the verdict, Malema told supporters that he had been the main target from the beginning.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: BREAKING | Julius Malema Found Guilty Of Firearms Act Violation In East London Court“We have…
The Madlanga Commission will reconvene its public hearings on October 13, following a short pause. Spokesperson Jeremy Michaels confirmed that the Commission is on break from October 6 to 10, as Commissioner Sesi Baloyi is attending to her duties with the Judicial Service Commission.Michaels explained that proceedings were initially meant to continue until October 3, but Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga adjourned the hearings when Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo was unable to testify due to a sudden illness.- Advertisement – Police General’s Health Update After Sudden IllnessNational police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, provided an update on Khumalo’s health, confirming he is receiving…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has declined to reveal whether it reached out to French ambassador Nathi Mthethwa to appear as a witness. The commission has remained tight-lipped following his sudden death in Paris earlier this week.Mthethwa’s body was discovered at a Paris hotel on Tuesday, with investigations still underway into the circumstances surrounding his passing.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Nathi Mthethwa’s Final Message To Wife Revealed By Paris AuthoritiesTwo weeks ago, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testified before the commission, accusing Mthethwa of political interference in 2011 during his tenure as police minister.Mkhwanazi alleged that Mthethwa blocked…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema addressed crowds outside the East London Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 30 September, as proceedings in his gun case entered their second day.Malema is awaiting a verdict linked to a 2018 incident in which he allegedly discharged a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations. Standing alongside him was party secretary-general Marshall Dlamini, who thanked supporters for their continued backing.- Advertisement – EFF Stands Firm Behind Its LeaderThe Red Berets reaffirmed their solidarity with Malema, insisting the party would stand strong regardless of the outcome. Addressing members, Dlamini said the EFF was prepared for…
The South African government has confirmed the passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, the country’s top diplomat to the French Republic.His death, currently under investigation by French authorities, has been described as a devastating blow to both the nation and the diplomatic community.- Advertisement – Mthethwa was appointed to the ambassadorial role in December 2023 and had since worked to strengthen bilateral relations between South Africa and France.Tributes from Government and Diplomatic CirclesMinister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, paid tribute to Mthethwa, calling his passing not only a national tragedy but also a loss deeply felt within international…
Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, has revealed WhatsApp messages exchanged between controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and alleged information peddler Brown Mogotsi.Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Khumalo detailed how Mogotsi promised to help Matlala save his R360 million SAPS contract but instead pocketed over R100,000 from him across several months.- Advertisement – The contract was eventually scrapped in May after Police Minister Senzo Mchunu ordered a probe into the deal.High-Profile Names Surface in ConversationsThe chats disclosed during Khumalo’s testimony implicated several top officials. Among those named were Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, Crime Intelligence spy boss Major-General Feroz Khan, and Deputy…
South African Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, has died under what President Cyril Ramaphosa described as “tragic circumstances.”Mthethwa’s body was discovered outside the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, where he was staying on the 22nd floor.- Advertisement – French media reported that his wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi, had alerted authorities after receiving a distressing message, leading to the search. The 58-year-old was later confirmed deceased.President Ramaphosa Expresses Deep SorrowIn a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa extended condolences to Mthethwa’s wife, family, and loved ones.Advertisements “The untimely passing of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa is a moment of deep grief in which government and citizens…
Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo testified at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on Monday, stating that WhatsApp messages allegedly reveal how Vusumuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, believed to be a cartel member, facilitated payments to the African National Congress (ANC).YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: WATCH LIVE: Madlanga Commission Of Inquiry | Day 9According to Khumalo, these payments were allegedly made via Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s associate, Brown Mogotsi. He added that the evidence points to WhatsApp communications showing clear financial transactions.- Advertisement – “Mr Matlala or one of his employees makes payments to Mr Mogotsi directly sometimes for expenses related to the African…
