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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…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a new reform programme designed to encourage metro municipalities to perform better in exchange for increased funding from the National Treasury.Speaking at a municipal reform workshop on Monday, he explained that the initiative forms part of broader government budget reforms aimed at tackling wasteful expenditure.- Advertisement – Godongwana stressed that raising taxes was not a viable option, leaving the Treasury with no choice but to curb waste and cut back on unnecessary spending.Spending Reviews Face ResistanceAddressing metro mayors directly, Godongwana admitted that Treasury spending reviews are not popular and have been met with resistance.Advertisements…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry reconvenes on Monday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, pressing ahead with its probe into alleged corruption and misconduct within the criminal justice system.The inquiry was sparked by explosive claims made in July by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused key players of corruption and malfeasance.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: EFF: “Corruption, Not Foreigners, Behind Collapse Of Public Hospitals”On Monday, Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo faces questioning as the commission continues its high-stakes hearings.Advertisements For More, Follow SurgeZirc SA On Facebook, X, Instagram and BlueskyAdvertisements – Advertisement – Source link
Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo is expected to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday. His testimony comes amid explosive claims that influential business figures tied to drug cartels are manipulating both the police and the judiciary in Gauteng.Khumalo’s appearance will span several days, as the commission digs into the extent of alleged criminal infiltration within state structures.- Advertisement – He remains out on bail after being arrested on fraud and corruption charges linked to the irregular appointment of an unqualified official to a senior role in Crime Intelligence.Inside Gauteng’s Counterintelligence OperationsKhumalo’s testimony is expected to…