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Cat changes tune on Idac, Sibiya and Cele
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has altered his testimony at the Madlanga Commission regarding payments to Bheki Cele and Shadrack Sibiya, accusing anti-corruption…
‘Idac investigators forced me to lie about Bheki Cele,’ Matlala says
Alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that Idac investigators coerced him to fabricate evidence targeting former police minister Bheki Cele…
Matlala backtracks on payments to Sibiya
Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that admissions of payments to former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya were…
Sibiya denied bail as magistrate fears witness tampering
The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, ruling that his release poses a risk of witness tampering and…
Recording played in Sibiya bail hearing raises questions about alleged criminal connections
A recorded conversation played during Shadrack Sibiya's bail hearing has introduced explosive claims involving businessman Serge Cabonge, connections to the Madlanga Commission,…
Socialite and businessman Thami Ndlala has been arrested
Businessman Thami Ndlala, husband to Metro FM presenter Lerato Kganyago, was arrested outside the Randburg Magistrates Court on charges of extortion and intimidation after…
Mr M has 300 recordings of Sibiya, court hears
The Randburg Magistrate's Court heard that the father of a teenage girl whom suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya allegedly groomed holds nearly 300…
Sibiya accuses Madlanga task team of orchestrating arrest
Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has claimed in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court that the task team investigating him abused its power and trumped up…
Shadrack Sibiya remanded in custody
Suspended SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya remains remanded in custody as he faces charges including rape and human trafficking at the Randburg Magistrate's Court.
Mchunu link battle splits police inquiry
Parliament's police ad hoc committee is divided along party lines over allegations linking suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu to alleged cartel kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala…
Cat Matlala admits connection to Hangwani Maumela
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has admitted to the Madlanga Commission that he partnered with Hangwani Morgan Maumela, a key figure in the R820m Tembisa Hospital procurement scandal, to…
Matlala remains mum on police connections
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has refused to answer questions regarding his ties to top SAPS officials and pending IDAC investigations, asserting his right against self-incrimination.
Murders in Gauteng decrease while sexual assault and kidnapping trend upwards
Gauteng experienced a notable 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% drop in rape cases but kidnapping increased by 1.6% and sexual assault by 5.2%
Foreigners seek UN intervention after Durban police station standoff
About 200 foreigners who say they are fleeing attacks linked to anti-immigrant groups have called for United Nations intervention after spending two days outside Durban Central…
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