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Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son arrested for attempted murder
National
/ 19 February 2026

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son arrested for attempted murder

Police will investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting

By Mandisa Nyathi
Four of the 17 men caught in Russia-Ukraine war back in South Africa
National
/ 18 February 2026

Four of the 17 men caught in Russia-Ukraine war back in South Africa

This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to help with the repatriation process

By Mandisa Nyathi
Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS
National
/ 18 February 2026

Sibiya rejects misconduct charges, alleges campaign to remove him from the SAPS

The suspended deputy national police commissioner said he was not aware that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu would disband a task team on political grounds in December 2024

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
UPDATED: Witness F hospitalised, Madlanga Commission postpones testimony
National
/ 16 February 2026

UPDATED: Witness F hospitalised, Madlanga Commission postpones testimony

The witness’s testimony has been rescheduled for 16 March, the last day of the Madlanga Commission sitting

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Nominations for the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026 are now open
National
/ 15 February 2026

Nominations for the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026 are now open

The M&G 200 YSA 2026 call for nominations, honouring exceptional young leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the future of our country, are open

By MG Reporter
Water outages push residents to the edge
National
/ 13 February 2026

Water outages push residents to the edge

The crisis has exposed governance and infrastructure gaps as residents face ‘Day Zero’ conditions in multiple high-demand areas

By Sheree Bega
A look behind the rot in policing
National
/ 13 February 2026

A look behind the rot in policing

The Madlanga commission and parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption in policing have opened a crucial public conversation, analysts say

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
MPs question O’Sullivan’s Ipid control
National
/ 13 February 2026

MPs question O’Sullivan’s Ipid control

The private forensic investigator denied having undue influence on the police, insisting he was just a concerned citizen who wanted to help in ‘uncapturing the criminal justice system’

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
SIU wins R646 million contract case, AECOM ordered to repay state
National
/ 12 February 2026

SIU wins R646 million contract case, AECOM ordered to repay state

The matter stems from a project intended to prevent the Richards Bay area from running out of water. The contract value was inflated from an initial R407m

By Sheree Bega
O’Sullivan accuses Mkhwanazi of running a parallel police force 
National
/ 11 February 2026

O’Sullivan accuses Mkhwanazi of running a parallel police force 

The private forensic Investigator described the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner’s media briefing last July as an attack against rivals within the South African Police Service

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
O’Sullivan refuses to answer questions about background
National
/ 10 February 2026

O’Sullivan refuses to answer questions about background

EFF leader Julius Malema urged parliament’s d hoc committee probing corruption in the criminal justice system to compel the private forensic investigator to answer every question posed to him

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Conflicting timelines in Roedean–King David tennis dispute
National
/ 10 February 2026

Conflicting timelines in Roedean–King David tennis dispute

Roedean rejected allegations of discriminatory conduct against King David and emphasised its commitment to its learners and the broader school community

By Hasina Kathrada
Global rush for critical minerals puts African countries at risk, Mantashe warns
National
/ 9 February 2026

Global rush for critical minerals puts African countries at risk, Mantashe warns

Geopolitical rivalries over minerals are intensifying, placing Africa’s resource-rich countries under pressure, the minister told delegates at the mining indaba

By Mandisa Nyathi
Police probing syndicate assassinations, SAPS spokesperson says
National
/ 9 February 2026

Police probing syndicate assassinations, SAPS spokesperson says

Police are working closely with the Madlanga Commission to assess security threats after the reported suicide of Wiandre Pretorius, spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Matlala’s SAPS links revealed
National
/ 6 February 2026

Matlala’s SAPS links revealed

The commission heard testimony from police officials who regularly sent sensitive information to Matlala and relayed his messages to senior officials

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Man implicated by slain Witness D survives Boksburg shooting
National
/ 5 February 2026

Man implicated by slain Witness D survives Boksburg shooting

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

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Global Sumud Flotilla announces largest civilian mobilisation to Gaza since blockade
National
/ 5 February 2026

Global Sumud Flotilla announces largest civilian mobilisation to Gaza since blockade

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

By Hasina Kathrada
Nkabinde inquiry: former KZN DPP defends Chauke’s role in Cato Manor case
National
/ 4 February 2026

Nkabinde inquiry: former KZN DPP defends Chauke’s role in Cato Manor case

Advocate Moipone Noko said she supported and later took over the prosecution led by Andrew Chauke in the high-profile Cato Manor case

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Mkhwanazi and KZN Hawks boss at odds over office removal
National
/ 2 February 2026

Mkhwanazi and KZN Hawks boss at odds over office removal

KZN police say Lesetja Senona arrived at the office on Saturday and exhibited strange behaviour, prompting security personnel to seize his devices

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KZN Hawks boss referred for investigation
National
/ 30 January 2026

KZN Hawks boss referred for investigation

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

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Inquiry battles to find witnesses
National
/ 30 January 2026

Inquiry battles to find witnesses

Evidence leaders compelled to ask for a postponement

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala
National
/ 28 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala

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

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent him threatening texts
National
/ 27 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent him threatening texts

Lesetja Sesona said the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner sent the messages before his appearance in front of the Madlanga commission

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss denies leaking information to “Cat” Matlala
National
/ 27 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss denies leaking information to “Cat” Matlala

Lesetja Sesona rejected allegations made against him at the Madlanga Commission, saying his relationship with Matlala was casual, with no business dealings

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice
National
/ 26 January 2026

Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice

The inquiry is discussing how to proceed with the withdrawal of the outgoing national director of public prosecutions, who is the main complainant

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
‘Mchunu visited police station in ANC regalia,’ KZN deputy police commissioner says
National
/ 26 January 2026

‘Mchunu visited police station in ANC regalia,’ KZN deputy police commissioner says

Anthony Gopaul said the suspended police minister broke protocol and often contacted him to request case updates

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Deadly Vaal ride to school
National
/ 23 January 2026

Deadly Vaal ride to school

No single institution carries end to end accountability for ensuring a child’s journey to school is safe, leading to lethal consequences

By Hasina Kathrada
Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash charged with murder
National
/ 22 January 2026

Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash charged with murder

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

By Hasina Kathrada
The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago
National
/ 20 January 2026

The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago

Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river

By Yamkela Ntshongwana
UPDATED: Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash
National
/ 19 January 2026

UPDATED: Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash

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

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Rev Musa Xulu resigns as chair of Section 22 Committee, alleging state control of religion
National
/ 16 January 2026

Rev Musa Xulu resigns as chair of Section 22 Committee, alleging state control of religion

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

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
United States renews Agoa for another three years
National
/ 13 January 2026

United States renews Agoa for another three years

However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
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