Mzansi Matters

Court denies bail to CPUT student in attempted murder case

21-year-old Katlego Kgaswane, who attends the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and is accused of attempted murder, has been denied bail by the Bellville Magistrates’ Court. Also see: DJ Warras murder case takes new turn as 3rd suspect arrested Katlego Kgaswane appeared in court earlier today, 28 September 2026, for his final bail application. Kgaswane was […]

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Family of Thembisa shooting victim suspects husband was involved

In the early hours of 28 September 2026, a young woman’s body was discovered in Thembisa. Upon preliminary investigations, police suspected she was a victim of a robbery. The victim was soon identified as Boitumelo Nhlanzi, whose family spoke up, sharing their suspicion of her husband’s alleged involvement. Also see: Feroz Khan faces criminal charges after […]

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Feroz Khan faces criminal charges after Madlanga Commission order

Former Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan is facing criminal charges after failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry earlier today, 28 September 2026. Also see: Cat Matlala returns to Madlanga Commission as testimony resumes Madlanga rejects postponement request Khan’s legal team had sought a postponement of his appearance, reportedly requesting about […]

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12 October deadline for IEC special vote applications

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has opened applications for special votes ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, giving qualifying voters who may be unable to vote on Election Day an opportunity to cast their ballots earlier. Also see: Reason why young South Africans should vote Applications opened on 21 September 2026 and […]

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Report links Tshwane spaza shops to estimated R6.3 billion illicit outflow

A new investigative study titled The Nature of Stealthy Remittance in South Africa has exposed a vast, unmonitored financial network operating within the country’s informal economy. Also see: POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN MAYVILLE FOLLOWING R128,000 DURBAN DRUG BUST The report reveals that an estimated R6.3 billion generated through foreign-owned spaza shops in the City of […]

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Public outrage grows following deadly weekend mass shootings

South Africa is reeling from a devastating weekend of gun violence that left 27 people dead and 26 others injured across two provinces. Also see: PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA TO ADDRESS EKURHULENI KILLINGS AND GBV CRISIS The horrific attacks in Gauteng and the Western Cape, coming just days after a separate mass shooting in KwaZulu-Natal, have […]

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Public outrage grows following deadly weekend mass shootings

South Africa is reeling from a devastating weekend of gun violence that left 27 people dead and 26 others injured across two provinces. Also see: PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA TO ADDRESS EKURHULENI KILLINGS AND GBV CRISIS The horrific attacks in Gauteng and the Western Cape, coming just days after a separate mass shooting in KwaZulu-Natal, have […]

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President Cyril Ramaphosa to address Ekurhuleni killings and GBV crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation in the coming days on the country’s ongoing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) crisis, including the recent killings of women in Ekurhuleni. Also see: President Ramaphosa grants final deadline extension to Madlanga Commission Reports from the Presidency confirmed that President Ramaphosa intends to brief South Africans […]

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