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Mkhwanazi tipped to lead Hawks in police reset
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has recommended KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the new national head of the Hawks.
Ramaphosa deploys 510 soldiers to KZN amid anti-immigration unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 510 SANDF troops to KwaZulu-Natal under Operation Prosper to assist police amid anti-immigration protests following a…
Matlala spills the beans in botched plea deal
A leaked affidavit prepared for a rejected plea deal reveals businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s allegations of extensive kickbacks and corrupt ties with senior South African…
Ballito drug bust: Suspect arrested with drugs worth R1-million
A 43-year-old undocumented foreigner was arrested in Ballito after police seized crystal meth, cocaine, and methcathinone valued at more than R1 million during an…
‘Not back for revenge’, says Masemola as he resumes police chief role
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has officially resumed his duties following the withdrawal of corruption charges, pledging to rebuild public trust and refocus SAPS…
Fannie Masemola to resume duties as national police commissioner
General Fannie Masemola will resume his duties as national police commissioner after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension following the withdrawal of…
Shadrack Sibiya to remain in custody as bail judgment postponed
Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya will remain in custody after the Randburg Magistrate's Court postponed its decision on his bail application.
State raises witness safety concerns as Sibiya’s defence challenges detention
The state has opposed former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s bail release over witness safety fears, as his defence argues detention impacts his finances and trial…
Tsontso suspect due in court as police pursue stolen property lead
A suspect linked to stolen property belonging to murdered runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is set to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court as police continue their…
Sibiya quits SAPS during disciplinary hearing
Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the SAPS during disciplinary proceedings, earning a dishonourable discharge amid serious criminal…
When the protector becomes the perpetrator, SAPS faces a GBV crisis
The arrest of top detective Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya on serious sexual offence charges highlights a deepening crisis of trust and leadership in the fight against GBVF…
Feroz Khan testimony at Madlanga postponed after associate assassinated
The in-camera testimony of former deputy crime intelligence head Feroz Khan before the Madlanga Commission has been postponed following the fatal shooting of his associate on the…
IDAC withdraws R191m blue-lights case against Phahlane
The Independent Directorate Against Corruption has provisionally withdrawn the R191 million blue-lights corruption case against former acting police commissioner Khomotso…
Sibiya’s two-front war to remain in the SAPS and out of jail
Suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya faces parallel legal battles: a SAPS disciplinary process over alleged links to criminal networks and a criminal case…
Sibiya bail hearing postponed as court seeks translations of audio recordings
Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya will remain behind bars over the weekend after the Randburg Magistrate’s Court postponed his bail application to…