Author: Kgaogelo Magolego
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has once again caused a stir at the Madlanga Commission after WhatsApp messages revealed his claim that criminal accused Vusimuzi Cat Matlala may have met with Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Last week, the commission heard Nkosi suggest that Action SA, EFF, and the ANC were benefiting from the alleged rigging of tenders at the City of Tshwane. Nkosi has repeatedly dropped names without context, and this time, when questioned, he failed to provide clarity. “I would not want to be in his mind. I’m thinking he wanted his card because he wanted to use it,” Nkosi said…
The government has expressed regret over the preventable deaths that occurred at various health-care facilities in Gauteng and stated that measures are already underway to improve services, ensure patient safety, and prevent future fatalities. On Monday, a high-profile government delegation received a report from the Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, which concluded that several deaths—including those of a mental health patient and an infant—were avoidable. The Ombud found that a combination of non-adherence to established protocols and inadequate facilities contributed to these deaths. The following are some of the key findings presented by the Ombud during a media briefing attended…
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) has committed to taking corrective action for employees who were dismissed after exposing maladministration within the organisation. Lehloma Ramajoe, Thandi Mkhize, and Tshepiso Mofokeng were previously dismissed after reporting alleged irregularities at the entity. However, following a recent investigation conducted under administration, their claims have now been substantiated. Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga, speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, emphasized the importance of protecting whistleblowers rather than punishing them. “We cannot accept that those who speak out against corruption are victimised and targeted. The Whistleblower Protection Bill will be introduced in Parliament to…
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has expressed shock following revelations at the Madlanga Commission suggesting that the municipality may have been infiltrated by criminal networks. Moya was responding to recent testimony alleging that Sergeant Fannie Nkosi collaborated with the city’s Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi, and Deputy Police Chief, General Umashi Dhlamini, to manipulate tender processes. The scheme reportedly favoured companies linked to the individuals involved, as well as entities allegedly associated with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and ActionSA. EFF leader Julius Malema was also referenced in text messages presented at the inquiry. In one exchange, Dhlamini allegedly instructed Nkosi…
Hundreds of young employees hired by the Department of Home Affairs to digitise files are demanding permanent appointments, rejecting plans to outsource their work to a private company. The protest took place at the department’s offices in Pretoria, organised by pressure group Soil of Africa, led by founder Bongani Ramontja. “We are demanding that these employees be appointed permanently instead of outsourcing their work. These young people have been doing excellent work since 2022 and currently have no UIF, pension, or medical aid. They deserve to be hired,” said Ramontja. The affected staff, employed part-time since 2022, have been responsible…
A showdown is once again underway of the Various factions of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in the High Court in Pretoria. A new group wants the court to interdict leaders of the three factions from continuing to call themselves legitimate leaders of the church. The new group, led by a Namibia based priest wants the court to bar the three leaders from referring themselves as comforter arguing the late Bishop Glayton Modise never anointed a successor. The group believes the church’s now divided 7 member executive committee should be directed to appoint a single successor in order to unite…
A civilian, Ze Nxumalo, appears to have exercised extensive control over police operations, including investigations. Cellphone records presented at the Madlanga Commission on Monday revealed that Nxumalo maintained frequent contact with several officers, keeping them updated on Khawula’s movements and directing their actions. One officer reportedly acting on Nxumalo’s instructions is Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Authorities believe Nkosi served as a go-between for suspended Deputy National Commissioner Major-General Shadrack Sibiya, as well as alleged criminal masterminds Katiso KT Molefe and Vusimuzi Cat Matlala, among others. Nkosi testified at the inquiry on Monday, admitting to most of the activities he and other…
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, has vowed that the military will confront criminal groups with decisive force. Maphwanya, who addressed the media alongside National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, said the state maintains the sole authority to use force and warned that those operating outside the law would face firm action. “We will show criminal elements that this is a state governed by law, and we will enforce that law and order by any means necessary,” said Maphwanya. The joint media briefing followed the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy approximately 2,000 SANDF members to areas…
“Police officers are employed to arrest criminals. I have never seen a police officer who fears criminals. A police officer must face criminals. If it means it is a fight, then so be it — and the police must win,” said Masemola. Commission chairperson Justice Mbuyiseni Madlanga also expressed concern about the generals’ reluctance to identify suspected criminals, warning that such behaviour could undermine public confidence in law enforcement. “I understand that the general is a human being like the rest of us and may fear for his life. However, it is concerning that a general — the head of…
The Madlanga Commission has agreed to provide security protection to suspended SAPS head of organised crime, Major-General Richard Shibiri, after he raised concerns about his safety during testimony. Shibiri declined to publicly name individuals he believes are relevant to the commission’s investigation, stating that some of them are dangerous. The commission suspects that Shibiri may have information about the so-called “Big 5”, an alleged criminal cartel whose existence has not yet been confirmed. During proceedings, the commission played a recording of a phone conversation between Shibiri and Witness A, a member of the Political Killings Task Team. In the call,…