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Marius “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 Mathe told The Citizen that police management were en route to […]

Suspended 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 amid serious allegations that he may have aligned himself with criminal networks and used his […]

South African police shot and wounded a suspected carjacker who attempted to hijack a vehicle carrying elite officers hours before the start of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg on Friday evening, authorities said. The incident occurred on Empire Road when the suspect allegedly jumped into the road and aimed what appeared to be a […]

South 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 Thursday after an internal police investigation cleared him of misconduct, senior police officials […]

Cedric Nkabinde returns to parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating police corruption on Tuesday after lawmakers rejected his testimony last week over inconsistencies in his sworn statement and oral evidence. Nkabinde, chief of staff to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, admitted to “thumb-sucking” dates regarding meetings between Mchunu and businessman Brown Mogotsi, prompting members of parliament […]

Alleged Crime Intelligence agent Brown Mogotsi will resume testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at 1400 GMT on Wednesday afternoon after his appearance was delayed due to discrepancies identified in his statement, the commission said. Mogotsi will consult with his legal team to review documents in the commission’s exhibit bundle that he has not […]

KwaZulu-Natal police have launched an internal investigation after discovering that the criminal record of South African citizen Stuart Sharnick had been altered within the South African Police Service (SAPS) system. Senior officers say they were unaware of any tampering until Sharnick recently challenged the accuracy of his own criminal record, prompting renewed scrutiny of internal […]

Zimbabwe’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 orchestrated Sikhala’s arrest in Pretoria last week, saying opposition figures routinely attempt […]

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress confirmed Friday that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has indicated willingness to step aside from party organizational work, though the party’s National Executive Committee agreed he should continue performing tasks within the movement while on special leave from Cabinet. The announcement came hours after Mchunu said ANC Secretary-General Fikile […]

Four victims of a drive-by shooting that killed six people in Reiger Park were buried on Saturday, as the Gauteng community called for swift justice amid fears of escalating gang violence. Cousins Patricia Nieuwenhuys, 41, and Ruth Marais, 32, were laid to rest in a joint funeral service, while separate services were held for Royden […]