Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has made explosive allegations before the Madlanga Commission, claiming Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) officials took him to the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria instead of directly transferring him to Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. Matlala testified on Monday, 9 November, during proceedings of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission. He described an alleged transfer from Kokstad to Pretoria following a period in…
The rollout of the antiviral medicine used to reduce the risk of HIV, Lenacapavir, has brought hope to the South African government. Deputy President, Paul Mashatile who is also the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), expressed optimism during the first Extended Plenary engagement of the year. The official rollout of Lenacapavir is expected to occur in six provinces between April and June this year, as announced by Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, following its registration with…
A suspect believed to be a hitman in the murder of Marius van der Merwe, known as “Witness D” at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, was arrested in Johannesburg on Saturday. The suspect was apprehended by a task team established to investigate cases arising from the commission. Van der Merwe was assassinated outside his home in Brakpan in December last year, in front of his family, after testifying at the commission about alleged corruption, torture and illegal mining involving police…
Hundreds of mourners packed the Old Grey Sports Club in Bloemfontein, for the Special Official Funeral Category 2 of former Defence Minister and COPE co-founder, Mosioua Lekota. The 77-year-old Lekota passed away last week at a Johannesburg hospital following an illness. Some of the dignitaries included former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe, current and former cabinet ministers, who served with Lekota during his tenure as the minister, and members of the Free State provincial legislature. Delivering the eulogy on behalf…