# The Madlanga commission has heard how some police officers allegedly tried to hinder the investigation into the murder of Q-Tech Engineering engineer Armand Swart. Testifying from a safe house, Witness A said after the arrest of three suspects, including detective Michael Pule Tau, investigators were warned about interference from police. He told the commission […]
# Witness A told the Madlanga commission that he and his colleagues faced threats and harassment from supporters of police detective Michael Pule Tau following his arrest in the murder of Q-Tech Engineering engineer Armand Swart. He said some of the supporters, believed to be police officers in plain clothes, tried to take pictures of […]
# The Government Communication and Information System has extended its best wishes to the Matric Class of 2025 as they begin their national senior certificate examinations tomorrow. Learners are encouraged to approach the exams with focus, confidence, and determination, while parents and guardians are urged to provide a calm, supportive environment at home. Government deputy […]
# Cellphone records presented at the Madlanga commission have linked murder-accused police detective Michael Pule Tau to tenderpreneur Katiso “KT” Molefe, who is believed to have ordered the hit on engineer Armand Swart. Witness A told the inquiry that Tau and Molefe exchanged several calls and messages in the days leading up to Swart’s killing […]
# Three witnesses are set to testify from safe houses as the Madlanga commission of inquiry continues its probe into political interests in policing and cartels operating in Gauteng. Evidence leader Mahlape Sello says witnesses A, B, and C are police officers probing organised crime networks and are expected to reveal key details on ongoing […]
# Witness A has revealed new details about the murder of engineer Armand Swart during testimony at the Madlanga inquiry in Pretoria. Testifying from a remote location, the organised crime investigator confirmed that Swart was shot 23 times outside his workplace in Vereeniging in April last year, after being mistaken for another employee. Witness A […]
# The South African Revenue Service welcomes the dismissal by the High Court in Pretoria of former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa head Lucky Montana’s appeal against his sequestration. SARS says the ruling, handed down yesterday, reinforces its commitment to enforcing tax compliance and ensuring that those who ignore their obligations face consequences. Commissioner […]
# The DA says thousands of learners in Gauteng are going hungry after service providers for the national school nutrition programme were not paid. The party argues the problem affects nine schools in Tembisa and Ivory Park,urging Education MEC Matome Chiloane to urgently settle outstanding invoices. The DA’s Sergio Isa Dos Santos also demands an […]
# The trade union federation Cosatu says the government’s decision to designate 79 sexual offences courts across all provinces is a major step in tackling gender-based violence and improving conviction rates. It says these specialised courts will provide justice for victims, including women, children, and vulnerable groups. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks urges the National Treasury to […]
