The use of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s abandoned plea deal statement at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has sparked a legal dispute, with his defence warning that the ruling allowing the document could undermine future plea negotiations with the state. Matlala’s legal representative, Annelene van den Heever, has indicated that the defence intends to challenge commission chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga’s decision permitting questions about the statement, which was prepared during negotiations with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac). The statement, which was…
As unrest continues to escalate in the Middle East, South Africans who find themselves stranded are being strongly urged to contact the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). This comes as around 14 flights between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa have been cancelled amid increasing military actions and airstrikes involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. In a statement from the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), spokesperson Ofentse Dijoe confirmed the dramatic disruptions caused by the…
Gauteng police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder of popular entertainer DJ Warras, as investigations into the high-profile case continue. The Gauteng Serious and Violent Crimes Investigation’s Provincial Investigation Unit, working together with Crime Intelligence and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police, carried out a targeted operation which led to the arrest of a 25-year-old Mozambican national in Marathon informal settlement in Primrose on Friday evening. Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili confirmed the arrest, saying the suspect was…
The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) is on high alert as heavy rain continues to drench the city on Monday, prompting concerns over severe thunderstorms and localised flooding. As the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issues a Yellow Level 2 warning for Gauteng, residents are urged to prepare for dangerous weather conditions. SAWS reported that the thunderstorms could lead to heavy downpours, resulting in the flooding of low-lying areas, bridges, and settlements. This weather phenomenon is attributed to tropical moisture…