Businessman and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s legal team has threatened to withdraw from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry if they are not given more time to prepare him. However, Matlala told the Commission that he had not yet decided whether he wanted his lawyers to withdraw. Commissioner Sesi Baloyi described the conflicting positions […]
BOKSBUR – The Gauteng Education Department says it is deeply concerned about an alleged attempted sexual assault involving learners at Villa Liza Secondary School in Boksburg. A Grade 8 girl was allegedly followed into the toilets by two boys, restrained and had some of her clothing removed. The incident was reportedly interrupted by school general […]
The murder case against a 22-year-old suspect accused of killing two-time world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been postponed to 25 August 2026 at the Mdantsane Magistrate’s Court. The postponement will allow two additional suspects arrested on Sunday to be brought before court. Tete, 38, was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane […]
JOHANNESBURG – Springboks are looking to bounce back against New Zealand after suffering a 33-16 defeat in the first Test in Johannesburg. Coach Rassie Erasmus says the team has been in difficult situations before and must fight their way out of this one. Erasmus has brought back Handre Pollard at flyhalf, while captain Siya Kolisi […]
Social grant beneficiaries have until 31 August to switch from the SASSA Gold Card to the new Postbank Black Card. More than 1.8 million beneficiaries have already completed the migration, with Postbank urging those who have not yet done so to act before the deadline. The migration is free, and beneficiaries need a valid or […]
DA Emfuleni mayoral candidate Kingsol Chabalala says the arrest of seven municipal employees exposes deep systemic failures within the municipality. The suspects are accused of fraud and theft after allegedly accepting payments from residents to illegally reconnect electricity. Chabalala blames weak internal controls, a lack of political will and poor consequence management. He says employees […]
EMFULENI – Seven suspects arrested in connection with alleged fraud, theft and tampering with essential infrastructure at Emfuleni Local Municipality are expected to appear in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Five were arrested on Friday, while two more were arrested on Sunday. Two of the suspects are municipal employees from the Revenue and Electricity […]
PRETORIA – Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has ruled that Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s application will be heard at midday on Monday. Matlala’s lawyer, Advocate Fatima Missi, had asked for the matter to be postponed to Tuesday, citing difficulties the legal team experienced while consulting with him at Kgosi Mampuru C-Max Correctional Centre. The application concerns Matlala’s constitutional […]
Suspended police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is expected back in the Pretoria North Regional Court on Wednesday. He faces charges of theft, fraud and defeating the ends of justice after police allegedly found firearms, ammunition, cash and official police dockets at his home. Nkosi, who was attached to the Organised Crime Unit, is also facing a […]
The National Prosecuting Authority says its review of cases handled by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption is progressing. It has prioritised cases involving Crime Intelligence and the corruption case against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago confirmed the development during the authority’s visit to Parliament. The NPA also briefed SCOPA on […]