Author: Silver Sibiya
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, paving the way for him to resume his duties on Monday. The Presidency announced the decision on Friday, following the withdrawal of criminal charges against Masemola in September. Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension in April 2026 after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court to face charges relating to the alleged contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). According to the Presidency, the National Director of Public Prosecutions instructed on 15 September that the charges against Masemola be withdrawn. The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court formally…
Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya will remain in custody after the Randburg Magistrates’ Court postponed judgment on his bail application to Tuesday, 20 October. Sibiya appeared in court on Thursday, where Magistrate Hlengiwe Mkhabisi said she needed more time to consider the extensive documentation submitted during the proceedings. “I’m not going to be in a position to deliver my judgment today. I can’t even do it tomorrow, unfortunately,” Mkhabisi told the court. The magistrate confirmed that judgment would be delivered on Tuesday at 8am. Sibiya’s bail application has been heard since September, with the state and defence presenting…
Former President Jacob Zuma’s highly anticipated testimony before the TRC Cases Inquiry has been deferred to an unconfirmed date. The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations Regarding Efforts or Attempts to Stop the Investigation or Prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cases confirmed the postponement following an agreement reached between the commission and Zuma’s legal representatives. Zuma was originally scheduled to take the stand on Thursday, 22 October 2026. While Zuma’s appearance hangs in the air, the commission confirmed that proceedings will continue as planned for other high-profile witnesses. Former President Thabo Mbeki is still scheduled to give his testimony…
The rape case against former deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has been postponed to Thursday, with the state expected to continue its arguments against his release on bail. The 59-year-old is facing charges including rape, sexual grooming of a minor, human trafficking, and the unlawful storage of firearms and ammunition. During Wednesday’s proceedings at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court, state prosecutor Advocate Velile Makhasana questioned how Sibiya could believe that a 16-year-old girl was attracted to him. “A 16-year-old telling their father that, ‘I have a crush on a 59-year-old’,” Makhasana stated. “It doesn’t make sense. As I said,…
Mamelodi Sundowns remain top of the Betway Premiership after a convincing 4-1 victory over Richards Bay, while Orlando Pirates bounced back from their MTN8 final defeat with a 3-0 win over TS Galaxy. Kaizer Chiefs, meanwhile, dropped points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night. Sundowns lead the standings with 23 points from nine matches, one point ahead of Pirates, who have collected 22 points from eight games. Chiefs are fourth with 14 points from eight matches. Sundowns maintain their lead The Brazilians followed their MTN8 triumph with another strong performance,…
Two African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) members have been killed and five other people, including a 12-year-old, injured in a shooting in Katlehong North, Ekurhuleni. The shooting occurred in Sophangisa Street at about 6.50pm on Tuesday, as the victims were returning from a memorial service for an ANC member who was shot last week. The memorial service was held at Mogobeng Primary School. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), it is alleged that a man opened fire on the group. Seven people were shot during the incident. Two men, aged 23 and 21, were declared dead at…
The UEFA Champions League league phase continues on Tuesday night, with several European heavyweights returning to action as Matchday Two gets underway. Barcelona will travel to Turkey to face Galatasaray, while Manchester United take on Atlético Madrid in one of the evening’s standout fixtures. Arsenal host Lille, with the English Premier League side looking to maintain their strong start to the competition. Inter Milan welcome Club Brugge, while Napoli face Villarreal away from home. The evening’s fixtures begin at 18:45 South African time, with Lens hosting Sporting CP and Sabah FC facing Slavia Prague. At 21:00, attention will turn to…
An audio recording allegedly featuring businessman Serge Cabonge discussing his dealings with another businessman identified as Morgan was played at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday during former deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya’s bail application. In the recording, Cabonge alleges that he was used to facilitate a project involving Morgan but was not paid after money was transferred to another person. Cabonge claims in the conversation that the person involved had misrepresented his role in the project and later threatened to implicate him. “He used me to knock Morgan, you understand?” Cabonge says in the recording. He goes…
Fresh from their 2-0 victory over Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final, Mamelodi Sundowns will turn their attention to extending their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership when they take on Richards Bay tonight. The Brazilians head into the encounter at the summit of the league standings with 20 points from eight matches, having recorded six wins and two draws. They sit one point ahead of second-placed Orlando Pirates, who have collected 19 points from seven games. Sundowns will be looking to strengthen their position at the top with a victory against Richards Bay, who are struggling near…
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS) while facing disciplinary proceedings linked to allegations of corruption and misconduct. The SAPS confirmed on Monday, that Sibiya’s employment had been terminated with immediate effect after his legal representative tendered his resignation shortly after his disciplinary hearing began. The police said his departure would be regarded as a dishonourable discharge because he had an ongoing disciplinary case against him at the time of his resignation. “The disciplinary hearing against Lieutenant General Sibiya sat this morning, during which his legal representative tendered his resignation…