Norman Arendse

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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

Shibiri: ‘I didn’t offer bribes’

The senior police office told the Madlanga commission that he was simply warning investigators in a case involving Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala case that they should not be swayed by…

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mchunu disbanded political killings task team as police commissioner Masemola started leave

Deputy national police commissioner for crime detection Tebello Mosikili said the timing of the now suspended police minister’s disbandment letter was suspect

The Madlanga commission heard further testimony of police corruption on Monday from an anonymous police investigator who alleged that senior Gauteng officials were linked to drug cartels and criminal syndicates implicated in contract killings.
 Photo: Paul Botes

Political killings task team had achieved its purpose, says Sibiya

The deputy national commissioner defended the disbandment of the team, saying its budget should support broader crime-fighting efforts

Suspended Deputy national commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya. Photo: X

Shadrack Sibiya denies any links to alleged Mchunu middleman Brown Mogotsi

The deputy national commissioner said he doubts the authenticity of WhatsApp messages allegedly implicating him

EFF leader Julius Malema. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

Mkhwanazi must submit an original statement, Malema tells committee on police corruption

The committee was forced to adjourn after the EFF leader objected to the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner submitting the same statement given to the Madlanga commission

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. (SAPS/X)

Madlanga commission wrestles with parliament to have Mkwanazi as first witness

The commission investigating police corruption has expedited the commencement of inquiry hearings in order to be the first to interview the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner

Former Bosasa operations boss Angelo Agrizzi told the Zondo commission that the company paid monthly amounts designated for Nomgcobo Jiba. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Evidence against Jiba ‘circumstantial at best’ — Arendse

In closing arguments, the counsel for the embattled NPA deputy has argued that the narrative of her alleged “capture” is not borne out by fact

Johan Booysen (Deaan Vivier/Netwerk 24/Gallo Images)

High court found no ulterior motive when racketeering charge authorised — Jiba lawyer

The racketeering charges against Johan Booysen related to what was publicly known as the Cato Manor ‘death squad’

SABC chair sets her lawyers on Parliament

Ellen Tshabalala’s lawyers have launched a bid to stop an inquiry that had resolved to have her suspended for lying about her qualifications.

India holds Cricket SA to ransom

The local game ‘can do what it likes’ in making Lorgat boss, but powerful teeth are being gnashed, writes Neil Manthorp.

Terre’Blanche murder trial closes for judgment

Terre’Blanche murder trial closes for judgment

The trial of two people accused of killing right-winger Eugene Terre’Blanche has been postponed in the high court sitting in Ventersdorp for judgment.

Defence wraps up closing arguments in ET murder trial

Defence wraps up closing arguments in ET murder trial

The high court in Ventersdorp has heard that the state has no evidence against a minor accused of killing right-wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche.

Zuma’s lawyer and the mega tender

Zuma’s lawyer and the mega tender

President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer Michael Hulley has played various roles in the drawn-out awarding of a disputed multi-billion rand contract.

Just saying no is not enough

Our tough anti-corruption legislation compels those in the know not to sweep bribery under the carpet.

Open-chequebook bribe unreported

Adjudicators of a previous social-grants tender failed to tell the police about the bribe.