PRETORIA – Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi Matlala was expected to learn his fate on Wednesday after pleading guilty in a fraud and corruption case linked to a major state tender. He appeared at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in hopes of receiving a more lenient sentence. The charges relate to a R228-million tender awarded […]
JOHANNESBURG – Eleven senior police officers linked to the controversial Medicare24 tender have been suspended while disciplinary and related investigations continue. The officers, who served on the Bid Evaluation Committee responsible for assessing tender applications, are accused of failing to properly verify information submitted by alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi Matlala during the bidding process. The […]
FREE STATE – The Special Investigating Unit has released preliminary findings into its investigation of the Free State Provincial Government Bursary Scheme, raising concerns over possible misuse of public funds. The probe, conducted under Presidential Proclamation 123 of 2023, focuses on bursaries administered by the Office of the Premier during the 2017/2018 academic year. The […]
The bail hearing of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been postponed to Thursday at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. Mkhwanazi was arrested on Saturday by the SAPS Madlanga Task Team and appeared in court on Monday alongside his co-accused, Kagiso Lerutla. The pair face serious Schedule Six charges including fraud, corruption, and […]
The Emfuleni Local Municipality has opened a criminal case against several employees and service providers linked to a R16 million irregular expenditure in its fleet department. Municipal manager April Ntuli reported the matter to the Vanderbijlpark SAPS, citing serious concerns over mismanagement involving vehicle assets, procurement processes, maintenance, and insurance. In addition to the criminal […]
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard audio and video evidence linking suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi to businessman Mike van Wyk, who allegedly requested permission to install blue lights on his private vehicle. The recordings suggest possible misuse of municipal resources and a close relationship between the two. The commission also heard that […]
The JCPS Cluster in South Africa is intensifying efforts to combat corruption, framing it as a serious crime that undermines national development and public trust. Through coordinated work among law enforcement, military, and correctional services, the initiative aims to strengthen justice systems and protect citizens from corrupt practices that harm society as a whole. Central […]
The JCPS Cluster in South Africa is intensifying efforts to combat corruption, framing it as a serious crime that undermines national development and public trust. Through coordinated work among law enforcement, military, and correctional services, the initiative aims to strengthen justice systems and protect citizens from corrupt practices that harm society as a whole. Central […]
The JCPS Cluster is strengthening efforts to build a capable and ethical state through the Protected Disclosures Bill. The bill provides safe protection for whistle-blowers who report corruption or misconduct, encouraging accountability and helping turn fear of retaliation into courage to speak out. Through this framework, government aims to embed transparency across public institutions and […]