Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is set to face an internal South African Police Service (SAPS) disciplinary hearing on 5 October 2026, with the proceedings linked to allegations arising from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Also see: Shadrack Sibiya back in court for formal bail application SAPS confirmed that Shadrack was formally […]
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A 25-year-old South African man has been arrested in Polokwane after law enforcement intercepted him driving a stolen silver Chery Omoda, valued at approximately R400,000, along the N1 highway. Also see: SAKHELA BUHLUNGU RESIGNS FROM FORT HARE POST AMID ONGOING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS Authorities confirm the vehicle was stolen in Sandton, Gauteng, and was being driven […]
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Public outcry and national frustration continue to intensify across South Africa following a fresh wave of violent turf wars linked to illegal mining operations. Also see: MADLANGA COMMISSION: COURT REJECTS TAXI BOSS’S ATTEMPT TO BLOCK WHATSAPP EVIDENCE Citizens and community leaders are expressing outrage over what they perceive as a weak and sluggish government response […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation later this evening, at 19:00 on 29 September 2026, as the government faces mounting concern over gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and the recent killings of women in and around Ekurhuleni. Also see: Cyril Ramaphosa’s Kempton Park serial killings address sparks outrage The address comes after […]
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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been granted leave to appeal his firearm convictions and five-year prison sentence, giving him another opportunity to challenge the outcome of his long-running firearm case. Also see: Julius Malema granted leave to appeal 5-year sentence The decision was handed down by the Eastern Cape High Court in […]
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Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala returned to the Pretoria Regional Court today, 29 September 2026, where he was formally reunited with his co-accused in the long-running Medicare24 corruption case. However, the case was postponed. Also see: Tebogo Thobejane revisits scene of alleged hit ahead of Cat Matlala trial The entire case centres on allegations surrounding the awarding […]
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University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has resigned, bringing another dramatic turn to the ongoing leadership crisis at the Eastern Cape institution. Also see: South African minister urges public to leave immigration enforcement to authorities Buhlungu submitted his resignation earlier today, shortly before he was due to begin presenting his defence […]
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Fear and concern are mounting in Ekurhuleni after the 12th woman was killed or found dead in the area in less than two months, prompting renewed calls for urgent action against gender-based violence and femicide. Also see: 11th Woman found dead in Ekurhuleni amid growing fears over women’s safety According to EWN, the latest victim […]
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A police shootout ensued on the R80 highway on Monday, 28 September 2026, leaving three suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers fatally shot and a fourth in police custody. Officers recovered high-powered firearms and foiled an alleged planned robbery. Also see: Shadrack Sibiya back in court for formal bail application The fatal CIT shootout The Citizen reports that […]
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Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni is back before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, where he is expected to face further questioning about allegations surrounding him and his links to figures in the taxi industry. Also see: Fadiel Adams to face further questions at Madlanga Commission EWN reported […]
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Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is expected back at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court today, where he expects to have his formal bail application heard. Also see: Bishop Maumela withdraws statements, apologises after Shadrack Sibiya court appearance The 59-year-old has been in custody since his arrest on 21 September 2026. He […]
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The Gauteng High Court has rejected Mpumalanga taxi boss Bafana ‘King of the Sky’ Sindane’s urgent bid to prevent the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry from using WhatsApp messages obtained from his electronic devices. Also see: President Ramaphosa grants final deadline extension to Madlanga Commission According to eNCA, King of the Sky approached the court seeking […]
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