# The National Prosecuting Authority and controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s lawyers have agreed in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court to an eight-year prison sentence in exchange for him turning state witness and exposing more senior police officials linked to the Medicare24 tender awarded to his company. Matlala agreed to plead guilty to fraud, […]
# The Gauteng joint operational and intelligence structure says it is fully prepared for Tuesday’s planned demonstrations. The structure has activated an integrated operational plan involving law enforcement agencies, Home Affairs and community stakeholders. Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili says officials will protect the right to peaceful protest while acting against violence, intimidation and criminal activity. […]
# The chairperson of the Madlanga commission, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has postponed the testimony of North West businessman Suliman Carrim to 15 July. He was due to testify today, but his legal team informed the commission his health remains a concern. Carrim has previously missed scheduled appearances after being declared medically unfit to testify. Evidence […]
# Controversial businessman Vusimuzi Matlala has agreed to a plea and sentencing deal with the National Prosecuting Authority in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in connection with the SAPS Medicare24 tender scandal. He has indicated he will plead guilty to fraud, corruption and money laundering linked to the multimillion-rand contract awarded to his company. The […]
# Tourism minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted that passengers on Air Europa’s inaugural direct flight from Madrid to Gauteng have experienced the smart visitor information Centre at OR Tambo International Airport. She addressed the National Council of Provinces and emphasised the paperless platform showcases attractions across all nine provinces. De Lille says the initiative […]
# Spanish airline Air Europa has launched its first scheduled service into sub-Saharan Africa, introducing a direct route between Madrid and Gauteng, which touched down at OR Tambo International Airport this morning. The service which began last night will operate three times a week using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Tourism minister Patricia de Lille says […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former National Treasury budget chief Michael Sachs as his new economic adviser. Sachs is expected to assume the role in the coming weeks, replacing former adviser Trudi Makhaya. The appointment comes as government intensifies efforts to boost economic growth and deepen reforms. Sachs previously headed the Treasury’s budget office […]
# 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 […]
