# President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed in the National Council of Provinces that he met alleged Tembisa Hospital corruption kingpin Hangwani Maumela outside his Sandhurst home in 2024. In his reply to oral questions, Ramaphosa clarified that 47-years ago, he was married to Maumela’s aunt, his father’s sister, and they later divorced. He added that […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says local government requires greater focus to improve service delivery and address inequality. In reply to questions in the National Council of Provinces, Ramaphosa said while the City of Cape Town performs well on financial governance, it has shown little progress in reducing inequality. He added that the government has a […]
# Evidence leader Adila Hassim told the Madlanga commission that witness X’s statement reveals businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala circulated confidential records containing identity numbers of high-profile figures. Hassim said the testimony also shows Matlala communicated with businessman Suleiman Kareem about his health services tender, sharing police invoicing screenshots and discussing multimillion-rand payments:
# The Madlanga commission of inquiry in Pretoria has paused the testimony of witness X due to technical issues that could have endangered their safety. The commission’s chairperson, retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says while transparency is important, it cannot come at the risk of putting witnesses at risk. Madlanga has ruled that witness […]
# The DA says the creation of a cyber commissioner is urgently needed to stop the growing online trade in illegal firearms. According to the party, criminals are using digital networks and covert couriers to move guns into the Western Cape, a threat the South African Police Service admits it cannot fully contain. The DA’s […]
# Retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has granted limited media access at the ongoing inquiry in Pretoria as five secret witnesses prepare to testify. The agreement between the commission, News24 and Daily Maverick allows remote, off-camera testimony to protect witnesses’ identities while ensuring public access. Chief evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson says the arrangement balances […]
# Statistics South Africa says mining production fell slightly by 0.2-percent in August. The biggest declines were seen in platinum group metals, gold, and manganese ore, while coal was the only major positive performer, rising by just over four-percent. Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says despite lower output, mineral sales surged by 23-percent year-on-year, driven mainly […]
# Witness X has revealed alleged corruption and secret ties between senior police officials and business figures at the Madlanga commission in Pretoria. Testifying remotely, Witness X detailed WhatsApp messages showing close links between businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head, general Lesetja Senona, as well as his son Thato Senona. Relaying the witness’s […]
# The Presidency says it’s closely monitoring the Madlanga commission and Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating into allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told the media no evidence so far implicates president Cyril Ramaphosa personally, and at no point did the president or his office attempt to interfere with the […]
