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Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge. (Judges Matter)

Mbenenge fights JSC bid to recommend that Parliament impeach him

The Eastern Cape judge president says the Judicial Service Commission ruling that he committed gross misconduct is irrational and procedurally flawed

Hawks Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola Photo: Supplied

Madlanga commission hears businessman was tracked alongside 715kg cocaine shipment from Durban to Joburg

Hawk Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola presented a text message that links businessman Tumelo Nku and police officers to disputed Aeroton cocaine bust

Richard Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Photo: Screenshot from proceedings

SAPS head of organised crime Richard Shibiri axed

Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mchunu challenges committee report, alleging prejudicial findings

Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders’ draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT…

Distancing himself: Hawks officer Colonel Gavin Jacob testifying at the Madlanga commission. He said a
polygraph test had vindicated him of being involved in the drug theft. Photo: Supplied

Team probing the Hawks ‘was biased‘

Hawks Colonel Gavin Jacob told the Madlanga commission the internal investigation into the drug theft was aimed at creating a false narrative

Former SA Steel Mills owner Rafik Mohamed has been detained at the Midrand police station in a development that could mark a significant escalation in investigations surrounding the troubled steel manufacturer.

Rafik Mohamed to remain in custody as court postpones bail bid

Former SA Steel Mills owner Rafik Mohamed’s bail application was postponed until 4 June and the case transferred to the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court

Acting head of the SIU Leonard Lekgetho. (SA government/Facebook)

SIU to recover R8 million bursary funded to deceased students, foreign nationals and officials

The SIU has made 36 referrals for disciplinary action against officials, including human resources personnel, administrative clerks and directors, for contravening the Public…

RISE Mzansi MP Makashule Gana. (Parliament/X)

Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana elected impeachment committee chairperson

Parties in the GNU supported Gana’s nomination, while the Progressive Caucus, which comprises the MK Party, EFF, African Transformation Movement and UAT, backed Wonderhoy Mahlatse

Brother’s keeper: Lesetja Senona, KZN head of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (the Hawks), at
the Madlanga inquiry. Photo: Screenshot

Hawks boss Senona to face Madlanga commission over Port Shepstone cocaine theft

Madlanga commission to focus on Port Shepstone cocaine theft as Hawks boss Senona prepares to testify

Not off the hook: Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni faces charges of allegedly forcing a mining entrepreneur to pay “protection fees” between 2022 and 2025. Photo: Supplied

Sibanyoni granted bail as NPA revives extortion case 

Taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused were granted bail after the National Prosecuting Authority re-enrolled a R2.2-million extortion and money laundering case…

IEC chief executive, Sy Mamabolo. (IEC/X)

376 000 new voters register via online portal, says electoral commission

The IEC launched “Beats for My Peeps” election edutainment programme which will air on SABC1 on 3 June at 18:00 to encourage youth voter participation

Brown Mogotsi Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

‘Brown Mogotsi attempted to bribe me’, says investigating officer

Investigating officer Alfred Ondendaal said Mogotsi asked if there was anything he could do for leniency during his bail application

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is tightening oversight of large infrastructure projects across Africa as Gulf states intensify competition for strategic influence

UAE ramps up African infrastructure investment as Gulf states compete for trade influence

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is accelerating oversight of large road projects in Togo, Madagascar and Nigeria as Gulf states expand strategic infrastructure investments…

Accountability: Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is among a growing list of figures facing charges linked to investigations associated with the commission. Photo: Screenshot

Madlanga’s swift brand of justice

Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is among a growing list of figures facing criminal charges linked to investigations associated with the Madlanga Commission, fuelling comparisons…

Floyd Shivambu welcomes  Papa Penny to the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (Mayibuye). (Floyd Shivambu/X)

Penny Penny joins Mayibuye as party gears up for local polls

The Xitsonga musician resigned as an uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP on Friday, citing internal conflict before joining Afrika Mayibuye Movement

In its new report, Freedom Under Law says the caseload of the apex court has tripled, leading to delayed judgments that negatively affect public confidence in the judiciary
 (Renata Larroyd)

Constitutional Court ‘overburdened and undercapacitated’, says Freedom Under Law

In its new report, Freedom Under Law says the caseload of the apex court has tripled, leading to delayed judgments that negatively affect public confidence in the judiciary

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conferred the National Orders to celebrate South Africans and distinguished international allies who have shaped the country’s arts, culture, business and community service. (GCIS)

President Cyril Ramaphosa bestows National Orders, placing a distinct emphasis on honouring musicians

Most of this year’s recipients of the Order of Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism…

Brown Mogotsi Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Brown Mogotsi’s bail application in staged assassination case set for 25 May

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi will apply for bail on 25 May in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice over an…

The UAE is fast-tracking a major west-east oil pipeline expansion aimed at bypassing the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tension and disruption to global energy supplies.

UAE fast-tracks oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The project is expected to complement the existing oil pipeline of 1.8 million barrels a day to meet global demand

Brown Mogotsi Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Madlanga commission rejects Brown Mogotsi’s bid to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson

The Madlanga commission on Friday dismissed an application by North West businessman Brown Mogotsi to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson, rejecting claims of bias and…