Author: Larson Thebe
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed that its fuel-card crisis has been fully resolved, with all cards now unblocked and functioning normally. According to the JMPD, the issue affected all departmental vehicles after fuel cards were suspended because of outstanding payments to filling stations. “The temporary blockage was not an internal JMPD issue, but rather an administrative matter at City level during a transitional arrangement between the City of Johannesburg and the service provider. “The JMPD emphasises that no operational activities or law enforcement deployments were affected or compromised during this transitional period. “The situation was managed internally…
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has praised his team’s resilience, patience and unity after South Africa levelled the three-match Test series against Australia at 1-1 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. South Africa secured an innings-and-31-run victory, with Bavuma scoring a career-best 179 runs to earn the Man of the Match award. “It was very much a spirited effort from us. A lot was asked of us after our first Test in Durban. The biggest challenge was the character and mentality of the team,” Bavuma said during a post-match interview. He highlighted the team’s determination after South Africa found themselves struggling…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to exercise caution when travelling across the continent following the spread of the Ebola virus in several African countries. His appeal comes after Nigeria became the fifth country to detect the virus, following a case involving a patient who had recently returned from Uganda and developed symptoms four days after arriving in Nigeria. Other countries reported to have confirmed cases include Kenya, Uganda and France, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been identified as the epicentre. Health authorities have recorded 9,552 confirmed cases and 4,602 related deaths. “As South Africans,…
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says his return to duty presents an opportunity for the South African Police Service (SAPS) to redeem itself, adding that he is not seeking revenge. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Monday, Masemola said his return to office was an opportunity for the SAPS to reaffirm its commitment to the rule of law, institutional stability, accountability and the national interest. Masemola was suspended following his appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on charges relating to an alleged contravention of the Public Finance Management Act in connection with a R360 million SAPS Medicare24 tender linked…
The Department of Health has announced that the number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in the country has risen from 22 to 26 following the confirmation of four additional cases. According to department spokesperson Mohale, the Western Cape has recorded 18 cases, followed by Gauteng with three, the Eastern Cape with two, the Free State with two and KwaZulu-Natal with one. “Of the 18 cases reported in the Western Cape, two were imported cases involving foreign nationals visiting South Africa, while the remaining 16 were linked to local transmission. “Twenty-five of the 26 cases involve males, aged between 23 and 50,…
Four people, including three Malawian nationals and a South African, have been arrested in Stilfontein, North West, following a police raid on a farm where a suspected illegal liquor manufacturing plant was discovered. The value of the illicit liquor is estimated at R1.4 million. Police said they acted on a tip-off when they raided a farm in the Rietfontein area of Stilfontein. “As police approached the premises at approximately 22:00, several suspects fled in different directions. However, police managed to apprehend four suspects aged between 28 and 54. “Three of the suspects are believed to be undocumented foreign nationals from…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has welcomed the arrest of North West businessman Suliman Carrim over his failure to appear before the commission as required. Carrim, 49, was arrested by the Commission’s Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) at OR Tambo International Airport last night, shortly before he was due to board an international flight. According to commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels, the arrest followed repeated failures by Carrim to appear before the commission and provide information and documentation requested under the applicable regulations. Commission chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga announced during proceedings on 14 August 2026 that criminal charges would be laid against…
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is set to return to the helm of the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Monday, 19 October 2026, following the withdrawal of criminal charges that preceded his precautionary suspension. President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted Masemola’s suspension, bringing an end to a six-month period in which Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane served as acting national police commissioner. Masemola was suspended in April after appearing before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on charges relating to an alleged contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). The National Director of Public Prosecutions instructed prosecutors to withdraw the charges on…
A 56-year-old Border Management Authority (BMA) official has been arrested at the Maseru Port of Entry after allegedly being found in possession of 22 stamped passports belonging to Lesotho nationals, without the lawful holders being present, as well as R2,100 in cash. According to the BMA, the arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted in conjunction with other law enforcement authorities. “The operation was initiated after information was received from the State Security Agency regarding several Lesotho nationals’ passports that had been placed under monitoring. “Intelligence indicated that the passports had allegedly been transported from Limpopo to Ladybrand for the purpose…
The case against Atteridgeville pastor Caiphus Mkhawane and his two wives, Tsako Makhubela and Amanda Mnguni, has been postponed by the Atteridgeville Magistrates’ Court to allow for legal aid representation and further bail investigations. The trio appeared briefly in court today on several serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and fraud. In addition, Mkhawane and Makhubela face charges of human trafficking, premeditated murder, rape, two counts of kidnapping and robbery with aggravating circumstances. It also emerged in court that the accused had taken out several funeral policies in the name of the victim, who is the mother of the…