# The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has ruled that alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala will be tried separately from his co-accused in a case linked to the awarding of a multimillion-rand Medicare24 contract. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago did not confirm if a deal has been reached yet. He says Matlala will appear in […]
# Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Correctional Services Commissioner Mnikelwa Nxele has been granted 50-thousand-rand bail in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court. Nxele faces charges of fraud and money laundering. The charges relate to allegations spanning the period between 2004 and 2023. Nxele was placed on precautionary suspension in May 2025 over corruption and procurement-related allegations. He has maintained […]
# Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has dismissed allegations that he was involved in cable theft in the Vaal Triangle, describing the claims as “pure lies”. Speaking before the Madlanga Commission, Mkhwanazi said he had submitted evidence showing the recovered cables were linked to an operation in Mpumalanga involving stolen infrastructure […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has told Parliament’s impeachment committee probing the Phala Phala matter that decisions have been taken through a democratic process and supported by a majority of members. Malema rejected claims that outcomes were imposed by a parliamentary majority, saying coalition politics requires engagement across parties. He also criticised the Speaker’s handling […]
# Acting national police commissioner Puleng Dimpane has called on the police and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority to work together to ensure public safety ahead of Tuesday’s planned migration demonstrations. She says all stakeholders share the responsibility for maintaining law and order while protecting constitutional rights. Dimpane praised the private security sector’s contribution, […]
# Soccer: Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng has been named to the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2026. The recognition also highlights the strength of Orlando Pirates’ youth development programme. Popularly known as “President Ama 2K”, Mofokeng has been recognised as one of Africa’s most influential young leaders and changemakers. Sports category judge […]
# Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart says the company’s South African platinum group metals portfolio is the best in the world, highlighting its scale, flexibility and long-term growth potential. Speaking at the Southern African Capital Markets Day, Stewart said the integrated Rustenburg, Kroondal and Marikana operations provide unmatched opportunities to unlock value and extend mine life. […]
# Free State MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Elsabé Rockman, says the province has surpassed the one-million mark in vaccinating livestock against foot-and-mouth disease. The milestone forms part of South Africa’s broader effort to contain outbreaks and protect the livestock industry through the national rollout of vaccines to combat the disease. Rockman […]
# The Compliance Institute Southern Africa has launched a new Anti-Money Laundering Practice Guide in Durban and Cape Town. The institute says the guide aims to strengthen efforts to combat financial crime and maintain compliance with global standards. It also provides practical tools for institutions to improve anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and sanctions controls. CISA […]
