# Witness C says businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala sought help from Police minister Senzo Mchunu after a police raid on his Pretoria home in December last year, while searching for kidnapped businessman Jerry Boshoga. Witness C told the Madlanga commission that Matlala asked Mchunu to intervene by identifying the officers involved in the raid using […]
# Witness C has told the Madlanga commission of inquiry that tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala claimed to have paid about 500-thousand-rand toward Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s ANC presidential campaign. He said Matlala allegedly made the payments through businessman Brown Mogotsi to cover flights and accommodation for the ANC’s January 8 celebrations. Witness C says Matlala […]
# Hawks captain Barry Kruger says he ignored warnings that the arrest of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe was legitimate, deploying a police helicopter and seeking extra officers despite being told the operation was lawful. Kruger told the Madlanga commission that he did not check the arrest warrant and was unaware of who sent additional Hawks […]
# The latest figures from Statistics South Africa show a rise in business failures. Total liquidations jumped nearly 24-percent in September compared with last year. Company liquidations increased by 16 cases, and close corporations by 12. Stats SA’s Onica Mushwana says the first nine months of the year recorded a 3.8-percent rise, highlighting growing financial […]
# Hawks captain Barry Kruger told the Madlanga commission that tensions during the arrest of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe in Sandhurst were so high that the situation could have ended in a shootout. Kruger, who serves in the Tactical Operations Management Section, is the third witness today to provide clarity on the December arrest. He […]
# The DA says Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has committed 12-billion-rand to the municipal union Samwu while neglecting the city’s failing water infrastructure. According to the party, a leaked agreement was made to prevent Samwu from disrupting G20 events while residents are facing water cuts, protests, and an 80-percent rise in borehole drilling. The DA’s […]
# The Department of Correctional Services condemns a stabbing attack at Pollsmoor Remand Correctional Facility that left two inmates dead. The incident occurred this morning when officials were attacked while trying to restore order. The department’s spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, says calm has since returned. Nxumalo extended condolences to the families affected:
# The MK Party says the National Treasury’s decision to terminate its contract with US tech company Oracle comes after sustained pressure from the party. The move follows the Special Investigating Unit and Auditor-General findings linking Treasury and Oracle officials to fraud and corruption in the multi-million-rand Integrated Financial Management System project. MK spokesperson Nhlamulo […]
# Hawks brigadier Lesiba Mokoena told the Madlanga commission that he only authorised two officers, captain Barry Kruger, and a colleague, to attend businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe’s Sandhurst property to verify reports of bogus Hawks officers. He is the second witness testifying today on the December arrest of Molefe. Mokoena, who serves as section head […]
