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South AfricaMasemola, Matlala case adjourned to 26 June as state seeks six more weeks- South AfricaMkhwanazi, Lerutla in Boksburg court over R400,000 impersonation caseSuspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla are due before the Boksburg Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where prosecutors are expected to seek the transfer of their fraud and corruption case to the Regional Court…May 13, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa's Ramaphosa orders task team to pursue police corruption chargesSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday accepted recommendations from a judicial inquiry into police corruption, directing the creation of a special task team to investigate senior officers and municipal officials facing allegations of murder, fraud and other crimes. Ramaphosa welcomed…January 29, 2026
- South AfricaPolice identify suspects in Madlanga Commission witness murderSouth African police have identified three persons of interest in the murder of a key whistle-blower witness at the Madlanga Commission, with one individual already being questioned, the national police commissioner said on Monday. Marius van der Merwe, 41, who testified as "Witness D" at the…December 8, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa justice minister defends witness protection after killingSouth Africa's justice minister on Saturday defended the government's witness protection programme after the assassination of a key anti-corruption commission witness, blaming media coverage and social media users for exposing the victim's identity. Marius van der Merwe, 41, was shot dead with an…December 6, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa's Ramaphosa condemns killing of police corruption witnessSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday condemned the killing of a key witness in the country's police corruption inquiry, vowing to strengthen protection for whistleblowers after the man was gunned down in front of his family. Marius van der Merwe, 41, a former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan…December 6, 2025
- South AfricaMadlanga Commission witness D shot dead in Brakpan, South AfricaMarius "Vlam" van der Merwe, a witness who testified at South Africa's Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, has been shot dead in Brakpan, police confirmed on Friday evening. Police confirmed that Van der Merwe was shot dead in Brenthurst, Brakpan, Ekurhuleni. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda…December 5, 2025
- South AfricaSuspended EMPD chief received R70,000 from tycoon Matlala, inquiry toldSuspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi received at least R70,000 ($3,900) from tender tycoon Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala through three of his companies, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard on Thursday. Bank statements presented to the commission showed…December 4, 2025
- South AfricaSuspended metro police chief admits refusing fingerprint vettingSuspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department acting head Julius Mkhwanazi admitted on Wednesday that he refused to submit his fingerprints for criminal record checks during a department-wide vetting process in 2022. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, Mkhwanazi…December 3, 2025
- South AfricaLegal chief suspended for inaction in EMPD misconduct caseThe Ekurhuleni legal chief has been suspended following allegations of a failure to implement critical disciplinary measures against a senior police official. City of Ekurhuleni Head of Legal, Kemi Behari, was placed on suspension after reportedly failing to act on recommendations made by the…December 3, 2025
- South AfricaEx-Ekurhuleni manager claims prejudice at Madlanga Commission inquiryFormer Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi on Tuesday claimed she was prejudiced during her testimony before South Africa's Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, with her attorney requesting additional time to gather documents after commissioners challenged her failure to substantiate serious…December 2, 2025
- South AfricaMashazi Denies Claims of Shielding Julius MkhwanaziFormer Ekurhuleni city manager, Imogen Mashazi, has firmly dismissed public allegations that she attempted to protect the suspended acting head of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), Julius Mkhwanazi. Speaking before the Madlanga Commission, Mashazi characterised the accusations as…December 1, 2025
- South AfricaEkurhuleni reappoints Kelebogile Thepa as EMPD spokespersonThe City of Ekurhuleni has reinstated Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa as the official spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), marking her return to the role after being removed in 2023. City officials say the decision follows an internal review aimed at…November 17, 2025
- South AfricaEkurhuleni metro police chief accuses deputy of corruption over security firm dealA suspended South African police chief has accused his deputy of corruption and fraud over an unauthorised agreement with a private security company linked to an alleged underworld figure. Jabulani Isaac Mapiyeye told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi signed a…November 6, 2025
- South AfricaEkurhuleni Tables Motion to Suspend EMPD Deputy ChiefEKURHULENI, Gauteng- A motion has been brought before the Ekurhuleni City Council to suspend the EMPD deputy chief, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, following allegations of links to an alleged underworld figure. Mkhwanazi is accused of supplying blue lights belonging to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan…September 25, 2025