Police are working closely with the Madlanga Commission to assess security threats after the reported suicide of Wiandre Pretorius, spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said
The commission heard testimony from police officials who regularly sent sensitive information to Matlala and relayed his messages to senior officials
Wiandre Pretorius was shot at 16 times and walked away unharmed by what police believe was a targeted hit after he was implicated at the Madlanga Commission
Thousands of civilians will take part in a coordinated maritime and land mission to Gaza, starting on March 29 2026. Organisers say the initiative aims to create a humanitarian corridor, support Palestinians in need and strengthen international solidarity
Advocate Moipone Noko said she supported and later took over the prosecution led by Andrew Chauke in the high-profile Cato Manor case
KZN police say Lesetja Senona arrived at the office on Saturday and exhibited strange behaviour, prompting security personnel to seize his devices
The M&G 200 YSA 2026 call for nominations, honouring exceptional young leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the future of our country, are open
Senona this week admitted to being close friends with businessman and alleged cartel leader Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala but denied any involvement in his business activities
Evidence leaders compelled to ask for a postponement
Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala’s criminal history although they were close, adding that he did not do background checks on friends
Lesetja Sesona said the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner sent the messages before his appearance in front of the Madlanga commission
Lesetja Sesona rejected allegations made against him at the Madlanga Commission, saying his relationship with Matlala was casual, with no business dealings
The inquiry is discussing how to proceed with the withdrawal of the outgoing national director of public prosecutions, who is the main complainant
Anthony Gopaul said the suspended police minister broke protocol and often contacted him to request case updates
No single institution carries end to end accountability for ensuring a child’s journey to school is safe, leading to lethal consequences
Twenty-two year-old Ayanda Dludla also faces three counts of attempted murder, as well as charges of driving without a valid professional permit and operating an unlicensed vehicle
Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river
Officials are seeking to open a case of culpable homicide after the vehicle of the minibus was hit by a truck as the driver attempted to overtake two cars
Xulu said a draft Christian sector self-regulatory framework released in December had been rushed through meetings presided over by the chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities
However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries
Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red
The president picked the SIU head after an advisory panel found none of the six candidates interviewed late last year suitable for the post
The student financial aid scheme said its appeals process would be open until 14 January
A special audit has exposed failing infrastructure, high losses and mismanaged municipal water services
The probe was conducted by the City Integrity and Investigations Unit
Diplomacy, domestic strains and a test of political authority underlined this year’s presidency
Malatji said those who raise such comments are obsessed with capturing the youth league and were not succeeding
While the national director of public prosecutions’s conduct at the Nkabinde inquiry has tarnished her legacy, she remains the first person in the post to complete a full term of office
The family of the well-known radio and television presenter says he was their heart and anchor
Panel members at the Nkabinde inquiry said the national director of public prosecutions was undermining the inquiry she herself had insisted upon
The national director of public prosecutions defended herself against criticism, saying she had delegated the matter to her subordinate
Guns are used in 35% of the murders of women