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Authorisation: Idac investigator Brian Padayachee said the decision to probe Lt Gen Dumisani Khumalo had been taken by an internal evaluation committee. Photo: Timothy Bernard/IO

Idac charged Khumalo on sparse facts

The Madlanga Commission has heard that Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo was arrested and charged with fraud and corruption in June 2024, despite…

Madlanga Commission postpones Andrea Johnson testimony after hospitalisation

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry adjourned proceedings after Advocate Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, was hospitalised before her…

First appearance: Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi, EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi ,head of legal Kemi Buhari and head of human resources Linda Gxasheka in court. Photo: Supplied

Madlanga cracks down on officials

Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi and three other high-profile officials have been arrested following evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission regarding the…

Witness M testimony shuts public access to Madlanga Commission

Public access to the Madlanga Commission is suspended after Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga granted Witness M's application to testify in camera. The testimony concerns a R226 million…

Malema denies role in plot to oust former intelligence inspector-general 

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has denied allegations that he conspired to remove the then-intelligence inspector-general Setlhomamaru Dintwe, responding to…

Khan used EFF as intermediary to channel parliamentary questions to rivals

Suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan allegedly shared confidential police documents with associates, used an intermediary to channel draft parliamentary questions…

Assassination claims and medical certificates test Madlanga Commission

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is grappling with significant disruptions, including an alleged assassination attempt on suspended Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz…

KZN Hawks head Lesetja Senona. (Screenshot)

Senona and Matjeng latest casualties of Madlanga Commission

The Madlanga Commission has led to significant changes within the South African Police Service (SAPS), with KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona resigning amid…

EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi orchestrated a staged raid for precious stones, Witness K says

An inspector from the JMPD's VIP protection unit, known as Witness K, testified before the Madlanga Commission, detailing her role in providing information about precious…

Hawks Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola Photo: Supplied

Madlanga commission hears businessman was tracked alongside 715kg cocaine shipment from Durban to Joburg

Hawk Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola presented a text message that links businessman Tumelo Nku and police officers to disputed Aeroton cocaine bust

Richard Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Photo: Screenshot from proceedings

SAPS head of organised crime Richard Shibiri axed

Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mchunu challenges committee report, alleging prejudicial findings

Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders’ draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT…

Brother’s keeper: Lesetja Senona, KZN head of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (the Hawks), at
the Madlanga inquiry. Photo: Screenshot

Hawks boss Senona to face Madlanga commission over Port Shepstone cocaine theft

Madlanga commission to focus on Port Shepstone cocaine theft as Hawks boss Senona prepares to testify

Brown Mogotsi Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

‘Brown Mogotsi attempted to bribe me’, says investigating officer

Investigating officer Alfred Ondendaal said Mogotsi asked if there was anything he could do for leniency during his bail application

Accountability: Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is among a growing list of figures facing charges linked to investigations associated with the commission. Photo: Screenshot

Madlanga’s swift brand of justice

Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is among a growing list of figures facing criminal charges linked to investigations associated with the Madlanga Commission, fuelling comparisons…

Brown Mogotsi Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Brown Mogotsi’s bail application in staged assassination case set for 25 May

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi will apply for bail on 25 May in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice over an…

Brown Mogotsi Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Madlanga commission rejects Brown Mogotsi’s bid to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson

The Madlanga commission on Friday dismissed an application by North West businessman Brown Mogotsi to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson, rejecting claims of bias and…

Hawks Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola Photo: Supplied

‘Chaos’ at police drug theft attempt

Lt-Colonel Sebola told the Madlanga commission that under instruction from Warrant Officer Rikhotso, Colonel Maluleke and General Kadwa, he was to seize the bakkie carrying the…

The Madlanga commission has heard how police intercepted a tonne of cocaine shipped from Brazil to Johannesburg in July 2021

Warrant officer Phakula accuses Feroz Khan of orchestrating arrest to derail cocaine bust

Phakula says Khan orchestrated the arrest of four police officials at the scene to shift attention away from the investigation and let the ‘real perpetrators’ walk free

The state is also awaiting financial statements linked to suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who has been added as accused number 17. Photo: GCIS

State requests more time to look into Masemola’s finances and verify evidence provided by Matlala

The state said its financial investigation into suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was at an advanced stage and it needed more time to verify new evidence…