# Police minister Senzo Mchunu is set to appear before Parliament’s ad hoc committee today to give his side of the story in the ongoing investigation into corruption in the criminal justice system. He is expected to present evidence over two days and respond to questions from members of Parliament. Mchunu, on special leave over […]
# Forensic analyst Calvin Rafadi has denied corruption allegations raised at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. WhatsApp messages presented as evidence allegedly show Rafadi requesting financial help from businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala for rent, petrol, and tuition fees, in exchange for shaping media narratives favoring Matlala. According to MDN News, Rafadi dismissed the claims, saying […]
# Umalusi has extended its best wishes to the class of 2025 as over one million candidates prepare to write their year-end examination. The National Senior Certificate final matric exam is set to begin on Tuesday. Umalusi CEO Mafu Rakometsi says the final results for the 2025 examinations are scheduled to be released in January, […]
# The Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police has lashed out at SAPS management, accusing them of blatant disrespect. This after acting Police minister Firoz Kachalia and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola failed to attend a crucial meeting. Several members of Parliament suggested future subpoenas to compel attendance and accountability from police leadership. Committee chairperson Ian […]
# Rise Mzansi has condemned DA member of Parliament Mark Burke for making false claims against its leader and Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts chairperson, Songezo Zibi. The party says Burke’s allegations that Public Investment Corporation documents were withheld are baseless, as all members received them electronically. Rise Mzansi’s Mabine Seabe accuses Burke of […]
# The Freedom Front Plus Youth says the ANC and EFF’s race-based rhetoric is fuelling unrest and violence at university campuses. This follows protests at the University of the Free State over claims that the new financial policy is racially discriminatory. FF Plus youth leader Chriszaan du Plessis says the policy is fair and does […]
# The DA is demanding that Friday’s release of the police’s quarterly crime statistics include figures on gender-based violence and crimes against children. DA police spokesperson Lisa Schickerling says the long-delayed stats highlight the police’s collapse in accountability. Schickerling warns that omitting GBV and child crime data denies victims recognition and prevents proper resource allocation. […]
# Die Hooggeregshof in Pietermaritzburg sal op 30 Oktober uitspraak lewer in die heropende geregtelike ondersoek na die dood van die voormalige president van die ANC, hoofman Albert Luthuli, in 1967. Die staat het in sy slotbetoog teenstrydighede in die oorspronklike ondersoek uitgelig en die hof gevra om te beslis dat Luthuli vermoor is. Natasha […]
# Die Hooggeregshof in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, het ‘n Mosambiekse vrou, Clara Masinga, tot 23-jaar tronkstraf gevonnis vir die moord met voorbedagte rade op haar elfjarige stiefdogter, Jennifer Gumbi. Masinga het in 2015 die kind se roomys vergiftig as vergelding teen haar ma. Die hof het die grusaamheid van die misdaad beklemtoon en gesinsgeweld veroordeel. Die […]
