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Ethekwini mayor Cyril Xaba. Photo: City of eThekwini

EThekwini mayor on the firing line as anti illegal immigrants threaten bloodshed

eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba had to be evacuated by police after angry anti-immigrant demonstrators confronted him during an attempt to diffuse escalating tensions in Berea, Durban.

Witness D murder accused found with cellphone in custody

Matipandile Sotheni, the former police officer accused of assassinating state witness Marius van der Merwe ('Witness D'), was found with a cellphone in custody allegedly used to…

Research shows that starting sex education at a young age can decrease the number of gender-based violence cases and teenage pregnancies. (Oupa Nkosi)

South Africa does not need another GBV plan; it needs a system that works.

South Africa does not lack policies or awareness to fight gender-based violence; it lacks effective execution. Looking at international success stories like Nicaragua and the…

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Ad hoc committee at loggerheads over Mchunu’s alleged links to cartels

Parliament's ad hoc committee is divided along party lines over suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu's decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team and his alleged…

Procurement: Transnet Port Terminals has suffered hundreds of millions of rands in losses. Photo: Transnet Port Terminals

Whistleblowers lift lid on Transnet procurement

Sworn affidavits submitted to the Hawks by whistleblowers allege that senior Transnet executives ignored procurement irregularities and collusion in contracts worth over R900…

Lebeya ‘can’t recall’ being told where 541kg cocaine haul was stored

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya testified before the Madlanga commission, stating he cannot recall being told where a 541kg seized cocaine consignment was stored before it was…

Outrage over dead parrots

Suspected wildlife syndicate linked to 468 parrot eggs seized at OR Tambo

A suspected wildlife trafficking syndicate has been linked to the smuggling of 468 parrot eggs through OR Tambo International Airport following the arrest of two Thai nationals.

The cash is frozen; the network isn't

Despite asset forfeiture orders and frozen bank accounts, high-profile accused continue to afford elite legal teams. An examination of POCA safeguards, third-party funding…

Matlala pins blame on Mkhwanazi

Testifying before the commission of inquiry, alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala challenged KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's version of their secret…

Editorial: The killing fields of Westbury

Gang turf wars and illicit firearms are devastating Westbury and surrounding areas in Johannesburg, prompting urgent community and city action against escalating gun violence.

Matlala denies improper links to former KZN Hawks head Senona

Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that his relationship with former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona was strictly 'brotherly',…

Cat Matlala admits connection to Hangwani Maumela

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has admitted to the Madlanga Commission that he partnered with Hangwani Morgan Maumela, a key figure in the R820m Tembisa Hospital procurement scandal, to…

Sweetheart deal: Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala agreed to be called by the  state to testify in subsequent cases, including against his co-accused. Photo: File

Matlala remains mum on police connections

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has refused to answer questions regarding his ties to top SAPS officials and pending IDAC investigations, asserting his right against self-incrimination.

The man who dreamt up Century City

Martin Wragge, a South African property developer, is the enigmatic force behind some of Cape Town's most iconic developments, including Century City, Canal Walk Shopping Centre,…

NWU brings academic expertise together for local development in the Vaal River corridor

North-West University's bhive Enterprise Development Centre is partnering with Pont de Val and regional stakeholders to foster inclusive tourism, practical skills training, and…

How the commission nailed Adams

National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams has denied that suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu influenced his decision to lay fraud and corruption charges against crime…

‘Paul O’Sullivan was a double agent’

Double agent claims against Paul O’Sullivan have resurfaced after former head of the Gauteng Hawks, Major-General Prince Mokotedi, made explosive claims that O’Sullivan was…

Adams accuses Mkhwanazi and Khumalo of abusing power

National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams told the Madlanga Commission that his role in reporting allegations involving Crime Intelligence was limited to that of a complainant…

Taxi boss Msibi, Motsumi, KT Molefe and Sergeant Nkosi plotted to sell phone-grabbers to eSwatini

Evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson detailed WhatsApp exchanges involving taxi boss Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi in which they discussed an alleged plan to…

Matlala denies knowing Mchunu, says he hates alleged fixer Mogotsi

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala denies ever meeting suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu, refuting claims that Mchunu disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) at his request.…