# The South African Energy Traders Association says electricity market reforms have reached a critical stage as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa finalises key regulations. The market code and trading rules will determine how electricity is bought, sold and how private investment flows into the sector. The association warns delays could slow reform […]
# ActionSA has approached the Information Regulator for documents linked to the Phala Phala scandal. It wants access to president Cyril Ramaphosa’s affidavit, and financial records tied to the alleged mastermind behind the 2020 burglary at his farm in Limpopo, Imanuwela David. ActionSA’s Michael Beaumont argues the documents could reveal discrepancies between the reported 8.7-million-rand […]
# Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department official, Adrian McKenzie, and security boss, Etienne van der Walt, have been charged with six counts of fraud and robbery in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, linked to the 2023 theft of precious stones valued at about 14.9-million-rand. The case stems from allegations at the Madlanga Commission of a rogue police […]
# The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence alleging that SAPS Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan and businessman Ismail Vally allegedly tried to influence a 2021 auto parts tender. Evidence leader Adila Hassim said WhatsApp messages suggest attempts to meet then Acting Chief Procurement Officer at National Treasury, Molefe Fani, during the bid process, raising concerns […]
# Forum for South Africa is calling for the Madlanga commission to continue for another two to three years, as it uncovers corruption, abuse of power and looting of public funds. FOSA’s Tebogo Mashilompane calls for those implicated to be held accountable, regardless of position. He has also praises Kwazulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, saying […]
# A Madlanga commission evidence leader, Adila Hassim, says senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan showed a willingness to activate a countermeasure against Daily Maverick journalist Marianne Thamm, raising concerns about possible intimidation. She says this conduct warrants investigation, including whether any steps were taken after a reported break-in at Thamm’s home to distance Crime […]
# RISE Mzansi Member of Parliament Makashule Gana is calling for urgent lifestyle audits and stronger vetting of police officers, following revelations of alleged corruption within the SAPS. Speaking on the first anniversary of allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Gana expressed concerns following alleged links of some officers to criminal networks and […]
# The Department of Home Affairs will recruit 301 additional Immigration Officers to strengthen enforcement across South Africa. The move will increase the current workforce from 868 to one-thousand-169 officers, boosting capacity by about 35-percent. Minister Leon Schreiber says the recruitment forms part of wider reforms to build a secure, digital immigration system supported by […]
# The Madlanga Commission has heard a warning about the dangers faced by journalists investigating alleged corruption within SAPS Crime Intelligence. Evidence leader Adila Hassim highlighted the break-in at Daily Maverick investigative journalist Marianne Thamm’s home after reports on police corruption. Senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan has been implicated through WhatsApp messages allegedly monitoring […]
