Mchunu and Masemola communicated via letters and were requested to align before meetings with ministers
Gauteng traffic police chief denied any interference and stated they were assisting the Hawks
Former police commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala after explosive recordings played before the Madlanga commission
But police officials tell commission about cases of interference
Police officials doctored a ballistic report to remove the link of a whistleblower to various murders
Bheki Cele, who was police commissioner from 2009 until he was dismissed in 2011, criticised his successor Riah Phiyega’s handling of the 2012 tragedy
Former minister’s testimony alleged corruption and political interference
Cele said he had tried to meet his successor to discuss the issue after leaving office, but his calls went unanswered
While admitting to his failure to consult before ordering the disbanding of a political killings task team, the suspended police minister denied any links to criminal syndicates
The anonymous witness said frequent interference in the investigation of murder suspect Katiso Molefe showed how far his influence reached in the police service
He contradicted the deputy national commissioner, who said he took the dockets from the task team because he ‘could not disobey an order from the minister
The witness, who has requested anonymity, told the Madlanga commission he was invited to parties with senior officials who wanted to influence his investigation of the Armand Swart murder case
The unidentified witness implicated staff the Johannesburg central police station in collusion with drug cartels and sanctioned hits
Suspended minister defends his order to disband the task team
The deputy national commissioner has accused the KwaZulu-Natal police boss of using corruption allegations as part of a succession battle within the service
The deputy national commissioner defended the disbandment of the team, saying its budget should support broader crime-fighting efforts
The deputy national commissioner said he doubts the authenticity of WhatsApp messages allegedly implicating him
The deputy national police commissioner argued that two members of parliament should recuse themselves because they are complainants in criminal cases against him
Nkabinde claimed the purpose of the operation was to delete crucial evidence that would disprove Mkhwanazi’s allegations
South Africa is not experiencing an episodic crisis, one that can be resolved through commissions and reports
Stable governance, executive unity and some operational freedom allowed the state-owned entity to succeed, show SOEs need not decline
Buti Manamela’s appointment of three administrators has raised concerns from opposition parties and civil society about potential political interference
Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance
The country needs a dynamic body to help the legislative framework adapt to rapid tech changes, such as artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with ethics, security and the effects on society
The functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa
Governments use digital platforms to communicate with society but, on a continent with more than 2 000 languages, it remains stubbornly monolinguistic
A values-based, empathetic and compassionate leadership style is necessary to address issues such as poverty and inequality
Conflicts over mineral mining, including copper and lithium, are rising, threatening billions in investments and slowing the clean energy transition, a new study finds
Revitalise municipal accountability by ensuring the effective implementation of the auditor general’s recommendations
Members of the government of national unity and opposition parties have raised concerns that the ongoing impasse between the ANC and DA could trigger the need for fresh elections
The former president of Burkina Faso showed us that it is possible to cultivate political virtues for ethical politics
Outspoken secretary Bheki Mtolo has been kept on the books as the convenor of policy, planning and monitoring