The Madlanga Commission has turned its attention to whether the investigation that led to the arrest of Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and several senior police officers complied with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act. Appearing before the Commission on Thursday, Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) senior investigator Brian Padayachee was questioned about whether the probe met the requirements of Section 27 of the NPA Act, which governs how matters are referred to the specialised anti-corruption unit. Commissioners heard that…

Two suspects accused of stealing precious stones worth nearly R15 million have been granted bail of R5,000 each by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. EMPD officer Adrian McKenzie and his former colleague, Kersha Leigh Stols, face charges linked to the alleged theft of the valuable stones from an apartment in Killarney in 2023. Magistrate Annalise Tlhapi ordered that both accused be released on strict bail conditions. “The accused may not communicate with any witnesses in this matter, directly or indirectly. They…

The North West Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs has announced a major shift in its housing delivery strategy, allocating 80% of its 2026/27 housing budget to completing unfinished housing projects before launching new developments. MEC Gaoage Oageng Molapisi unveiled the new approach on Thursday while introducing the contractor appointed to deliver the 216-unit Ditshilong housing project in the Greater Taung Local Municipality. Molapisi said the decision was driven by the growing number of incomplete housing projects…