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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has cautioned against underestimating the influence of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlalala within law enforcement agencies.Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, the KZN police commissioner detailed how some of Matlalala’s personal vehicles were registered and maintained by the City of Ekurhuleni.- Advertisement – Blue Lights and Municipal PrivilegesThe revelation first surfaced last year through Eyewitness News, which reported that Matlalala’s cars were illegally fitted with blue lights supplied by Ekurhuleni’s police chief, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi.A classified report from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) corroborated these findings.Advertisements Madlanga Commission.According to the…
Lawyers representing former President Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party have urged the Pretoria High Court not to dismiss their case against President Cyril Ramaphosa on what they call a “technicality.”The court is currently considering whether the MK Party’s challenge to Ramaphosa’s decisions is urgent. At the centre of the dispute is the establishment of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Police and the appointment of Professor Firoz Cachalia as Acting Police Minister.- Advertisement – Dali Mpofu Accuses Ramaphosa Of Dodging MeritsRepresenting the MK Party, Advocate Dali Mpofu argued that President Ramaphosa is attempting to avoid having…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to continue testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry when hearings resume in Pretoria on Thursday.During Wednesday’s session, Mkhwanazi highlighted the role of the KwaZulu-Natal political killings task team in Gauteng, which led to the arrests of Katiso Molefe and Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala.- Advertisement – Molefe has been implicated in the murder of popular musician DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa Sefoka. Meanwhile, Matlala faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.Mkhwanazi: “The Decision Got Us Results”Speaking about the significance of the team’s involvement, Mkhwanazi stressed…
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Pretoria’s Brigitte Mabandla Justice College became the focal point on Wednesday as the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry officially got underway.The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, is investigating claims of corruption and interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system, brought forward by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July.- Advertisement – Ahead of Mkhwanazi’s appearance, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party expressed strong opposition to the inquiry, arguing that its formation was politically motivated.MK Party Launches Picket Against Alleged Judicial BiasThe MK Party is scheduled to hear a North Gauteng High Court ruling on Thursday regarding its bid…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has sounded the alarm on the state of South Africa’s justice system, warning it faces “total collapse” without immediate intervention.His testimony came Wednesday as he opened proceedings at the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, led by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga.- Advertisement – The commission, currently sitting at the Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, investigates alleged political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS), criminal networks operating within law enforcement, and the shielding of syndicates by officials.Mkhwanazi Stands by Dramatic July…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will be the first witness at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry when public hearings open in Pretoria on Wednesday morning.The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseni Madlanga, is tasked with examining allegations that senior police officials — including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu — have meddled in law enforcement operations and maintained links with criminal syndicates.- Advertisement – Mchunu is currently on leave of absence as proceedings get underway.Allegations of Criminal Syndicate InfiltrationIn July, Mkhwanazi alleged that a powerful criminal network had infiltrated several arms of the state, including intelligence services, the…
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has defended the decision to classify as top secret a report into the conduct of officers who took part in a covert operation to recover stolen US dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.Responding to a parliamentary question from ActionSA, Cachalia argued that releasing the report publicly would interfere with operational planning. He said the classification was necessary to protect sensitive relations between institutions.- Advertisement – “In light of these, it was absolutely necessary to classify the report ‘top secret’. The report will remain so classified until these elements are no longer in existence,” Cachalia…
African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa has openly acknowledged that some of the country’s best-performing municipalities are not under his party’s control.Speaking at the FNB Stadium in Soweto before more than 40,000 ANC councillors, Ramaphosa admitted it was “painful” to recognise that many of the municipalities praised for effective governance are run by the Democratic Alliance (DA).- Advertisement – While the ANC holds a majority of municipalities nationwide, the party also governs some of the most troubled ones, including Maluti-a-Phofung and Ditsobotla, which continue to face serious governance and service delivery challenges.Ramaphosa Urges Councillors to Improve PerformanceRamaphosa told councillors…
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has officially announced its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, as the party’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg despite an ongoing probe into the politician’s alleged link with Katiso “KT” Molefe.The announcement was made despite Kunene’s current suspension, pending an investigation into his alleged ties with suspected crime figure Molefe.- Advertisement – Police previously found Kunene at Molefe’s Sandton home during the arrest of Molefe in connection with the murder of DJ Sumbody (Oupa Sefoka).YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Phala Phala Report: Cachalia Defends ‘Top Secret’ Classification Amid Growing Political PressureDuring a Facebook Live session on Sunday night, PA leader…