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South AfricaSouth Africa's Mchunu in court over Malema defamation order- South AfricaProtest at Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria over ‘king’ coronationA protest took place outside the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria on Tuesday, following widespread controversy over the coronation of a Nigerian national as a traditional king in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Civic organisation Progressive Forces of South Africa led the demonstration, submitting a…March 31, 2026
- South AfricaS.Africa Police Commissioner Masemola to Face Criminal Charges Over Tainted R360m TenderSouth Africa's National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been served with a warrant to secure his court appearance over alleged irregularities linked to a controversial R360-million health services tender, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The warrant follows the…March 25, 2026
- South AfricaSenior Cops Detained as Medicare Tshwane Tender Scandal Claims First ArrestsSeveral senior South African Police Service officers, including high-ranking generals, were arrested in Pretoria on Tuesday in connection with alleged corruption linked to the R360 million Medicare 24 Tshwane District health services contract, sources close to the investigation said. The arrests…March 24, 2026
- South AfricaMatlala paid for acting deputy commissioner's BBL, Sibiya tells inquirySuspended deputy national police commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday that alleged criminal figure Vusi "Cat" Matlala paid for acting deputy police commissioner Lt-Gen Hilda Senthumule's Brazilian Butt Lift surgery. Sibiya's testimony deepens…February 20, 2026
- South AfricaSuspended SA deputy police chief Sibiya set for Madlanga testimonySuspended South African Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, facing allegations of corruption, money laundering and ties to an alleged underworld figure. Sibiya's four-day testimony comes after months of…February 16, 2026
- South AfricaNkabinde enquiry to hear postponement bid over witness shortageEvidence leaders at the Nkabinde enquiry into the fitness of suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke will on Monday apply for a postponement of proceedings due to the absence of additional witnesses. The application follows the conclusion on Friday of…February 9, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa orders Israeli envoy out over 'insulting' social media postsSouth Africa on Friday declared Israel's top diplomat in the country persona non grata and ordered him to leave within 72 hours, prompting an immediate retaliatory expulsion from Israel in the latest escalation of tensions between the two nations. The South African foreign ministry said chargé…January 30, 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 AfricaRamaphosa condemns wave of killings across South AfricaSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday condemned a series of violent attacks that left at least 37 people dead in the past week, directing the national police commissioner to step up crime-fighting efforts. The spate of killings included mass shootings, a courthouse attack and a…January 25, 2026
- South AfricaMan charged in Mamelodi double murder returns to court after two months in custodyA man accused of fatally shooting two young women in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, was due to return to court on Monday after spending more than two months in custody awaiting trial. Tebogo Mnisi, 38, faces five charges including two counts of premeditated murder, attempted murder, and possession of…January 19, 2026
- South AfricaMadlanga Commission interim report handed to Ramaphosa in SASouth Africa's Madlanga Commission of Inquiry submitted its interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, a key milestone in the probe into allegations of corruption and political interference in the country's law enforcement agencies. The inquiry has been holding hearings into claims…December 17, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa opens criminal case over matric exam paper leak in Pretoriaouth African authorities have opened a criminal case for theft of state property after two education department employees were linked to a matric exam paper leak that affected 26 pupils at seven schools in Pretoria, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said on Thursday. The breach involved…December 11, 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 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 AfricaMchunu faces Madlanga Commission over police corruption allegationsSuspended South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday afternoon to answer allegations he aligned himself with criminal networks and used his political influence to protect individuals under investigation. Mchunu's testimony comes…December 2, 2025
- South AfricaMatlala lawyers seek to delay Parliament corruption testimonyLawyers for incarcerated businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala have requested a postponement of his testimony before a parliamentary committee investigating police corruption, threatening court action if the panel does not respond. Matlala's legal team sent a letter on Tuesday requesting the planned…November 25, 2025
- South AfricaHawks captain testifies on Molefe arrest verification at Madlanga inquiryA Hawks captain told South Africa's Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday that he was ordered to verify whether a police operation at the home of alleged crime boss Katiso Molefe was legitimate. Captain Dail Nortjie concluded brief testimony focused on the December 2024 arrest of Molefe, who…November 25, 2025
- South AfricaParliament to hear Cat Matlala testimony at Pretoria prisonSouth Africa's Parliament will convene at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre this week to hear testimony from incarcerated businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, a central figure in investigations into alleged criminal infiltration of the country's justice system. The Ad Hoc Committee established to…November 25, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa to hand G20 presidency to US in Pretoria officeSouth Africa defended its decision to refuse handing over the G20 presidency to a United States embassy official, saying the diplomatic protocol for such a transfer shows appropriate respect to Washington despite the absence of senior American representatives. International Relations Minister…November 23, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa reinstates intelligence chief despite corruption chargesSouth Africa has reinstated the head of its Crime Intelligence division despite ongoing fraud and corruption charges, a move that has sparked concern among critics over accountability and witness protection. Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo returned to his post as Crime Intelligence chief on…November 20, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe's Sikhala granted R10,000 bail on explosives charges in SAZimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala and his uncle were granted R10,000 ($540) bail each by a South African court on Wednesday after being arrested last week when police allegedly found explosives in their vehicle. Sikhala, 53, and his 78-year-old uncle, Alexander Thema, were each released…November 13, 2025
- CrimeChinese Nationals Arrested in Pretoria Prostitution RaidAuthorities in the City of Tshwane have arrested four municipal officials and four Chinese nationals following the discovery of a prostitution ring operating from a sports bar in the Pretoria Central Business District. City law enforcement teams conducted a raid on Tuesday night at the premises…November 12, 2025
- South AfricaZimbabwean opposition leader Sikhala bail hearing set for WednesdayZimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala and his co-accused will have their formal bail application heard on Wednesday after briefly appearing in Pretoria magistrate court on charges of possessing explosives, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said. Sikhala, 53, and…November 10, 2025
- South AfricaZanu PF denies targeting opposition figure Sikhala after South Africa explosives arrestZimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party denied on Monday it was involved in targeting opposition politician Job Sikhala, who appeared in a South African court facing explosives charges that his supporters say are politically motivated. Zanu PF spokesperson Farai Marapira dismissed allegations the party…November 10, 2025
- South AfricaEkurhuleni police chief says city manager threatened him with hitmanSuspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye told a judicial inquiry on Thursday he was threatened with a hitman by the municipality's former city manager after he pushed for disciplinary action against his deputy. Mapiyeye testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that…November 8, 2025
- South AfricaFormer minister Gigaba in court over Transnet corruption chargesFormer Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba appeared in court on Friday over alleged procurement irregularities at state freight operator Transnet, marking the latest development in South Africa's wide-ranging state capture investigation. The National Prosecuting Authority has formally…November 7, 2025
- South AfricaMatlala donated R500k to Mchunu's ANC Presidential campaign - witnessBusinessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala donated R500,000 to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's ANC presidential campaign and believed his chances of winning were slim, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard today. Witness C, testifying partially in-camera for security reasons, said Matlala disclosed the…October 30, 2025
- South AfricaMamelodi murder suspect abandons bail in cousins killingA man charged with killing two cousins in Mamelodi abandoned his bail application Wednesday and will remain in custody until January 19 following his first court appearance. Tebogo Mnisi, 38, faces five charges including two counts of premeditated murder and attempted murder after Tshiamo…October 29, 2025
