# Businessman Tumelo Nku has told the Madlanga Commission that the Aeroton drug incident was not the first time he shared information about possible criminal activity with law enforcement. Nku told the commission’s chair, Mbuyiseli Madlanga that he had previously exchanged information with suspended Gauteng traffic police chief Samuel Mashaba. He added that his engagement […]
# Businessman Tumelo Nku has refused to reveal how he obtained certain information, telling the Madlanga Commission that disclosing the source could incriminate him. Nku is accused of coordinating with suspended Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector, Samuel Mashaba, to stage a false police bust to steal the confiscated cocaine. Nku has disputed claims of being […]
# The DA has condemned the National Prosecuting Authority’s plea agreement with businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, calling it a betrayal of accountability. During his appearance at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, the state and defence agreed to a 15-year sentence, with seven years suspended, for fraud, corruption and money laundering linked to a 228-million-rand […]
# 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 […]
