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Police Leadership Under Fire as Masemola Faces Charges Linked to Controversial Contract
Posted on 3/28/2026, 7:57:13 PM
The claims surfaced at a commission established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate deep-rooted corruption within the police service. The probe, known as the Madlanga Commission, was launched after explosive testimony from a senior officer who alleged that criminal syndicates had infiltrated key state institutions—an assertion that ultimately resulted in the removal of the country’s police minister. Authorities have since confirmed that National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been formally served with a summons. According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago, the charges will only be disclosed once they are presented in court. Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said Masemola is fully aware of the developments and has undertaken to cooperate with all lawful processes. President Ramaphosa has acknowledged the situation, which also involves 12 senior police officials implicated in the same contract. Presidential spokespers...
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Steenhuisen Steps Aside After Six Years at DA Helm
Posted on 2/6/2026, 7:54:29 PM
Steenhuisen, who took over the party in 2019 during a turbulent period, said his decision was deliberate and forward-looking. While stepping away from party leadership, he made it clear that his political journey is far from over, pledging to focus his full attention on his role in national government — particularly the fight against foot-and-mouth disease, which continues to threaten the agricultural sector. “This is not the end of the DA, and certainly not the end of me,” Steenhuisen said, framing his departure as a handover rather than a retreat. Under his leadership, the DA stabilised after internal divisions, regained electoral momentum, and achieved a historic breakthrough by entering national government following the 2024 general election. The party also played a key role in coordinating opposition cooperation ahead of that poll — a move widely seen as pivotal in reshaping South Africa’s political landscape. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis was among senior party figu...
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BREAKING NEWS: KZN Hawks Head Removed From Office as Investigation Deepens
Posted on 2/1/2026, 7:06:30 PM
Senona confirmed on Tuesday that he was escorted out of his office and that his phones and electronic devices were confiscated, saying the move was ordered by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Senona stated that he has not received a formal suspension letter and remains uncertain about his employment status. However, the Hawks have indicated that Senona remains a member of the organisation, and that internal processes are under way. Allegations and Denials The developments follow Senona’s appearance before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, chaired by Judge Madlanga. At the commission, Senona denied allegations that he deliberately shared sensitive police information with alleged criminal cartel-linked businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, describing the claims as malicious and untrue. However, during testimony, Senona acknowledged that ...
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Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge Found Guilty of Misconduct, Avoids Impeachment
Posted on 1/31/2026, 6:40:36 PM
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has been found guilty of misconduct by a Judicial Service Commission (JSC) tribunal, but the ruling stopped short of declaring his actions gross misconduct—allowing him to remain in office. The tribunal concluded that Mbenenge violated the judicial code of conduct through inappropriate behavior, including a flirtatious relationship with a court secretary. However, it found that the conduct did not meet the threshold required for impeachment. Importantly, Mbenenge was cleared of sexual harassment, bringing to a close a high-profile inquiry that has drawn intense public and legal scrutiny over standards of professional conduct within South Africa’s judiciary. The case stemmed from a complaint by Andiswa Mengo, a judges’ secretary, whose allegations triggered a landmark tribunal process examining the boundaries of judicial ethics, power dynamics in the workplace, and accountability at the highest levels of the bench. Following the ru...
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London Protest Puts South Africa—and Britain’s Role—Under the Spotlight
Posted on 1/25/2026, 7:20:42 PM
Addressing the crowd, McColgan framed the protest as more than a show of solidarity with Malema. She argued it was a confrontation with Britain’s own imperial legacy and present-day economic interests in South Africa. Britain, she said, remains one of the country’s largest foreign investors, with influence “entrenched in the economy and political life of the country.” From this perspective, criticism and legal pressure directed at the EFF were portrayed not as isolated events, but as part of a broader effort to contain movements that challenge capitalist structures. The protest drew attention to how South African politics reverberate far beyond its borders. Placards and chants linked the EFF’s calls for land redistribution and economic transformation to wider anti-imperialist struggles, a theme that has become increasingly prominent in London’s left-wing protest scene since the outbreak of multiple international conflicts. McColgan told supporters that defending Malema was “inse...
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Firearm Discharge Case | Julius Malema back in court for pre-sentencing
Posted on 1/24/2026, 2:38:41 AM
Julius Malema, the EFF President and Commander-in-Chief, arrived at court accompanied by members of the Moshabi clan and senior party officials. Addressing supporters outside the court, Malema framed the proceedings as part of a broader political struggle. “Our living ancestors are here with us today to show support for their son, whose only crime is his love for Black people,” Malema said. Tight security measures were implemented, and court proceedings were briefly disrupted as EFF supporters attempted to force their way into the magistrate’s court building. Video footage circulating online showed heightened tensions outside the venue as police sought to control the crowds. Malema was convicted in October 2025 on five counts stemming from a 2018 EFF rally, where he was found guilty of unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm in public, and reckless endangerment. The incident involved Malema firing a rifle into the air during the rally. Duri...
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Julius Mkhwanazi appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee
Posted on 1/24/2026, 2:28:11 AM
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) acting chief Julius Mkhwanazi told Parliament on Thursday, 22 January 2026, that the deadly shooting outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court had shaken his family and left him fearing for his life, after it emerged that his attorney was among the victims. Mkhwanazi appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, where he confirmed that his lawyer—who had been assisting him at the Madlanga Commission and in other legal matters—was shot while leaving court the previous day. The shooting claimed the lives of two people and left three others injured. “My family, my kids — this thing has disturbed them,” Mkhwanazi told the committee. “My attorney, who was assisting me with the Madlanga Commission and other matters, was shot the day before while leaving court. I can’t even move out of the house. I’m being seen as the killer police.” The shooting occurred outside the Booysens Court in Johannesburg, where three gunmen wearing caps ope...
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McBride Faces Tough Questions at Ad Hoc Committee Over Alleged Abuse of Power and Collusion Claims
Posted on 1/24/2026, 2:07:15 AM
McBride’s appearance was marked by tension from the outset. Members of Parliament reprimanded him for arriving late to the proceedings, while some MPs accused him of displaying dismissive behaviour, including laughing, when allegations were raised against him. The committee also questioned McBride over his failure to update his curriculum vitae as required, to which he responded that he had not had time to do so. Central to the hearing were claims that McBride abused his position as IPID head and acted with bias against certain SAPS officials, most notably former acting National Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane. MK Party MP David Skosana accused McBride of allowing private investigator Paul O’Sullivan, an outsider, to perform work that should have been carried out by IPID. McBride denied the accusation, stating that O’Sullivan was neither a member of IPID nor SAPS. However, he acknowledged that information provided by O’Sullivan was credible and had assisted in initiating investiga...
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