Author: Kgaogelo Magolego
Police on Thursday raided the business premises of alleged influence peddler Brown Mogotsi in Mahikeng, sparking speculation that he might be arrested. A large police presence was observed at the property, with multiple vehicles stationed outside the premises in Seweding village, drawing the attention of local residents. Mogotsi, who was not present during the operation, later claimed the raid was politically motivated and orchestrated by powerful figures within the ANC seeking to silence him. Speaking live to Newzroom Afrika from a hotel in Johannesburg, Mogotsi alleged that the move formed part of an abuse of state power. “What is going…
Gauteng authorities have raised alarm over the impact of budget cuts on the province’s ability to deliver critical services, warning that continued austerity measures could cripple key sectors such as health and education. The concern was raised during a series of provincial government briefings in Johannesburg this week, following a meeting of the Gauteng Executive Council. Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko said her department continues to operate under mounting pressure, as budget allocations shrink while the number of patients in the province’s hospitals keeps rising. “We’re doing as much as we can with what we have,” said Nkomo-Ralehoko. “But when we…
The City of Johannesburg has expressed satisfaction with the progress made through Mayor Dada Morero’s High Impact Service Delivery Drive, a hands-on initiative aimed at addressing service backlogs across the city. The programme involves visiting troubled communities and resolving issues on the spot. This week, Mayor Morero took the initiative to Ebony Park in Midrand, where he tackled challenges such as damaged roads and persistent water supply problems. In line with the programme’s approach, Morero was accompanied by various city departments and municipal agencies tasked with addressing smaller but urgent issues, including the filling of potholes and repairs to local…
The South African presidency has moved swiftly to refute allegations suggesting a connection between President Cyril Ramaphosa and businessman Hangwani Maumela, who has recently found himself at the centre of a tender rigging investigation involving the Tembisa Hospital. This strong denial follows the emergence of a video capturing Ramaphosa greeting onlookers outside what is now identified as Maumela’s home in Johannesburg. In a media briefing on Monday, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya stated that the encounter was coincidental. He explained that the footage of Ramaphosa outside Maumela’s residence was filmed in 2023, when the president was unaware to whom the house…
Suspended deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has accused the South African Police Service (SAPS) of abusing its power following a raid at his Centurion home, during which electronic devices were seized. Speaking to the media afterward, Sibiya said the operation formed part of a broader effort to force him out of the police service, claiming his rights were being violated. “I’ve been expecting it for a year. Remember General Mkhwanazi said yesterday that my arrest was imminent, so I expect it anytime,” Sibiya said, alleging that the move was meant to “disrupt” him and prevent him from…
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has derided alleged influence peddler Brown Mogotsi, likening him to an “errands boy” and a mere “hangers-on” in a saga that intertwines accusations of corruption, defamation, and the tragic murder of businessman Wandile Bozwana. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Mbalula made it clear that he has no intention of letting Mogotsi’s allegations slide and is pursuing legal action against him for linking the Secretary General to Bozwana’s murder. Mogotsi, during an interview on SABC TV, claimed that Mbalula lacked the moral standing to criticise him, alleging that the ANC leader had borrowed money from…
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has underplayed the impact of the DA in the Government of National Unity. Mbalula who delivered a message of support at the Central Executive Committee meeting of the The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) in Boksburg said the DA wrongly thought it would be able to implement its own programme in the coalition but was stopped at its tracks. “It’s not true what they have been saying that they’re in charge. The DA went in there thinking they were going to do their own thing only to find out that’s not how it works,”…
The ANC on Monday announced a range of measures it said would be implemented immediately in order to grow the economy and create much needed employment opportunities. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the turnaround plan following a three day meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee in Boksburg emphasising that energy reliability rail-freight efficiency are at the centre of the plan. “We welcome, in particular, the progress made in resolving load-shedding, expanding generation (capacity, and establishing a competitive electricity market. We also have seen great strides in the progress that is being made in the logistics sector, including steady recovery in…
South Africa’s crime intelligence, General Dumisani Khumalo, has taken ill, leading to the adjournment of the Madlanga Commission proceedings. Khumalo was scheduled to continue his pivotal testimony on Wednesday morning at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College when he began feeling unwell shortly after his arrival. Confirming the situation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) issued a statement indicating that General Khumalo is currently receiving treatment but is in good spirits, taking advice from his physician. “The General felt unwell after arriving at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College where he was due to continue with his testimony,” the SAPS said. “General…
The SAPS’s head of intelligence General Dumisani Khumalo has painted a detailed picture of what he believes to be the modus operandi of the so-called Big 5 cartel operates. Khumalo relied on Whatsapp chats said to have been downloaded from the cellphone of suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi Cat Matlala and Brown Mogotsi who is regarded by the police as an influence peddler who acts as a link to between the cartel and top police officials as well as politicians. Khumalo said the WhatsApp conversations between the members (of the cartel) show the cartel is involved in multiple organised crime activities,…