Two police officers are in the dock for corruption, kidnapping and intimidation, stemming from a failed search operation in Mitchells Plain on 22 July. According to reports, the officers searched a house in Du Toitskloof Street, Tafelsig, for drugs and firearms, but did not find anything. Despite this, they arrested a male occupant of the house. When the family members then contacted police to enquire about the reason for his arrest, a
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the recommendations and referrals contained in the second interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which include calls for disciplinary action and possible criminal prosecution against several individuals linked to allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system. The Judicial Commission of Inquiry, established following allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July 2025, submitted its second interim report to the President on 29
The NCC party leader, Fadiel Adams, is one of two MPs who have been suspended and had their pay docked following the outcome of a probe by Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests. The National Assembly said on Wednesday that the sanctions were imposed on Adams after he was found to be in breach of Parliament’s Code of Ethical Conduct. This relates to him publishing personal details of a DA
Police killer Gcinikhaya Mbukula has been sentenced to life imprisonment and 57 years’ direct imprisonment after pleading guilty to a string of violent offences, including the murder of a police officer. The 38-year-old appeared in the Western Cape High Court and entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the State after overwhelming evidence gathered by investigators and prosecutors left him with no viable defence. He pleaded guilty to two counts of
Motorists are being warned about a traffic fine scam circulating via email and text messages. The scam targets motorists with fake notices demanding payment of alleged traffic fines within 24 hours, or they will face legal action. Traffic Services spokesperson Kevin Jacobs urges motorists to verify any fines through official channels before making payments. “If you receive a fine, check the details closely, including whether you were in fact in the
