# National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams has questioned the authority of National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s authority in the appointment of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to national task team. This following Masemila’s court appearance over the Medicare24 tender. Adams claims Masemola may have violated the Police Act. He also criticised what he called […]
# The Madlanga commission’s evidence leader, Matthew Chaskalson, has challenged Tshwane’s chief financial official, Gareth Mnisi, over possible fraud in a tender process. Chaskalson questioned how a recommendation could be made before scoring was completed, calling it a serious anomaly. Mnisi has been accused of having a narrow view of conflict of interest. He maintained […]
# National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says national commissioner Fannie Masemola’s appearance at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court is a test for the service’s integrity. He faces charges regarding a controversial tender. Mathe says the case also tests accountability, and respect for the rule of law. She emphasised police’s stance that no-one is above the law, […]
# Road running: Kenya’s John Korir and Sharon Lokedi successfully defended their titles at the Boston Marathon in the US. Korir won the men’s race in a course record of two-hours-one-minute-52-seconds, while Lokedi claimed victory in the women’s race in two-hours-18-minutes-51-seconds. Both surged ahead at Heartbreak Hill, securing dominant victories. It marks the first time […]
# The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case against national police commissioner Fannie Masemola to 13 May. The state plans to join his matter with that of businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and his co-accused linked to a 360-million-rand tender case. Prosecutors say investigations are advanced but require charge sheet amendments. Masemola claims his innocence […]
# The Fuel Industry Association of South Africa says South Africa is shifting fuel imports away from the Gulf due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The shipping channel is responsible for transporting roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. FIASA CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo says the domestic fuels industry has implemented coordinated, short‑term […]
# Suspended Tshwane chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi has revealed to the Madlanga Commission that he shared information on tender processes with suspended SAPS sergeant Fannie Nkosi, however, insists it was not confidential. Commissioner Sandile Khumalo challenged his claim, arguing the messages contained sensitive municipal information, raising questions about procurement integrity and oversight. Mnisi admitted […]
# The family of EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee is calling for suspended Mpumalanga police commissioner Daphney Manamela to appear before the Madlanga Commission over the 2022 murder of Hillary Gardee in Mbombela. Her father says fresh allegations confirm long-held suspicions of interference and blocked justice. Manamela alleged that three suspects were initially arrested and […]
# Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has appointed the head of the Metro’s Department of Strategy and Corporate Planning, Tsholofelo Koopedi, as acting city manager, following the arrest of Kagiso Lerutla at OR Tambo International Airport. He is expected in court alongside suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi who was also arrested over the […]
