Authorities in Mpumalanga are investigating the fatal shooting of a man believed to be linked to a major rhino poaching syndicate, with police now probing whether the attack was a targeted hit tied to an earlier assassination attempt. The suspected rhino poaching kingpin was gunned down outside his business premises in Mkhuhlu, near Hazyview, after two armed men reportedly emerged from a white bakkie and opened fire. Police say the victim attempted to flee when he noticed the suspects approaching,…
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has sought to set the record straight after suggesting that the Constitutional Court judges hearing the case on challenges to the NHI Act are benefiting from private healthcare. This follows an International Nurses Day event in the Eastern Cape, where Motsoaledi reportedly cast doubt on the judges’ ability to rule fairly on the matter, saying: “They are beneficiaries of the same system that I am talking about, but they must preside over a judgement.” The…
North West businessman and alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi has been arrested shortly after testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on Friday. Mogotsi’s legal representative, Radasi Sekgatja, confirmed the arrest to SABC News, stating that his client was taken into custody shortly after completing his testimony before the commission. Sekgatja also expressed concern about Mogotsi’s wellbeing while in police custody. Police earlier confirmed that a suspect had been arrested on charges relating to defeating the ends of justice following…
The Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court has postponed until next Friday the case involving 11 suspects arrested during a multi-million-rand drug raid at a farm in Brakspruit near Swartruggens on Wednesday. The National Prosecuting Authority said the matter was postponed for seven days to allow for interpreters, verification of immigration status and a possible formal bail application. The accused face charges relating to drug manufacturing, illegal possession of precious metals, illegal possession of hazardous materials and contravention of the Immigration Act. All…