EXCLUSIVE | Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane says the charges against him, which were provisionally withdrawn by IDAC, were “concocted”, alleging that efforts were made to remove him after he refused to hand control of SAPS to Robert McBride and Paul O’Sullivan.
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Khan Associate Gunned Down Ahead of Madlanga Commission Testimony
An alleged associate of dismissed Crime Intelligence boss Major-General Feroz Khan (pictured) has been shot dead in a suspected targeted hit in Ekurhuleni, while another passenger in the vehicle was wounded.
The shooting comes a day before Khan is expected to testify at the Madlanga Commission.
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Thieves caught on camera.
A man trying a money shortcut is like a guy assembling IKEA furniture without the instructions—he thinks he’s a genius until the whole thing collapses.
On Thursday, Mpho Mosala, a Sesotho home language teacher at Letlotlo Naledi Primary School in Bothaville, Free State, was crowned South Africa’s Best Teacher at the National Teaching Awards. Recognised for going far beyond her call of duty, including using her own salary to support her pupils and visiting their homes to keep them at school, Mosala embodies the true spirit of teaching. Mpho reflects on her remarkable achievement.
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SAPS Report Recommends Prosecution of Bheki Cele Over Alleged Gratification From Matlala-Linked Companies
A 370-page SAPS forensic report has recommended that former police minister Bheki Cele be criminally prosecuted for allegedly receiving unlawful “gratification” from companies linked to Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, including cash payments and free luxury accommodation, according to Sunday Times.
The report, completed in April, identified a “specific pattern” of large cash withdrawals from Matlala-linked companies within days of his meetings with Cele.
Investigators also examined Cele’s stays at a penthouse at The Capital Menlyn Maine in Pretoria, which had been leased by Matlala. Cele has acknowledged staying there for free but has denied receiving any money from Matlala.
Matlala previously told Parliament’s ad hoc committee that he paid Cele R300,000 and later R200,000, claiming the former minister had initially wanted R1 million. Cele has denied receiving the money, saying: “If they say I got money, they must show me bank receipts which show that I received the money.”
The report also recommends the prosecution of Matlala, Captain Brian Cartwright, Brigadier Petunia Lenono and Lieutenant-General Molefe Fani.
The forensic report was included in a 30 September Pretoria High Court application by National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams, who is challenging the decision to drop criminal charges against suspended national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola in connection with the Medicare24 tender.
The allegations against Cele have not been tested in court.
Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo, who travelled to Zimbabwe to perform at fellow musician Jah Prayzah’s wedding, is at the home of Wicknell Chivayo to pay his last respects. Chivayo died in a helicopter crash in Marondera that also claimed the lives of his wife, two pilots and an aide.
Mapfumo had been hired to perform at the wedding by the controversial, flamboyant businessman. He is scheduled to return to the United States, where he is based, on Tuesday. Mapfumo has promised to honour the contract, which had been fully paid for. The wedding was postponed following Chivayo’s death.
Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is apparently on the run and a warrant of arrest has been issued.
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The body of the late Saneliswe Magagula, who served as an aide to businessman Wicknell Chivhayo, has departed Harare for Lupane, where she will be laid to rest.
Magagula’s body was transported from Harare today as family, friends, colleagues and those who knew her gathered to pay their final respects. Her passing has been met with grief, with tributes pouring in as mourners remember her life, work and contribution to those around her.
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Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have intensified after U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III accused International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola of making personal attacks against him. Lamola told the 'Sunday Times' that Bozell should “get out of the kitchen” if he no longer supports diplomatic engagements. Bozell responded on X that speaking out against such remarks results in him being démarched. International relations expert Professor Lisa Otto discusses what the escalating war of words means. #Newzroom405
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