Rapula Moatshe

Metro Journalist

Hawks Officer Polygraphed Over R200m Cocaine Theft Despite Never Working at Port Shepstone Storage Facility

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Warrant Officer Karl Sander, implicated in the theft of 541kg of cocaine, testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, asserting his innocence and questioning ...

Suliman Carrim's testimony postponed to 25 June following suspected heart attack

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North West businessman Suliman Carrim's testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has been postponed to 25 June due to health concerns following a heart attack. ...

Justice for Senzo Meyiwa: Protesters call on President Ramaphosa to take action

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Amid allegations of a state cover-up, protesters gather outside the Union Buildings, demanding President Ramaphosa prioritise the investigation into the 2014 murder ...

'Nothing to fear': Suspended minister Senzo Mchunu responds to explosive Cat Matlala claims

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Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu denies allegations of wrongdoing linked to crime mastermind Vusimuzi Matlala, who is offering information to the Investigative ...

The missing R200 million cocaine: Major-General Flynn's call for accountability in the Hawks

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Major-General Hendrick Flynn testifies at the Madlanga Commission, asserting that suspended Hawks head Lesetja Senona should have undergone a polygraph test concerning ...

Julius Mkhwanazi denies receiving cash offer from company linked to Cat Matlala

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During the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi said he could not remember a controversial video clip ...

Nkosi Defends Cash Allegations at Madlanga Commission: Claims Harley-Davidson Riding Gear, Not Bribe

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Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies at the Madlanga Commission, denying allegations of bribery towards journalist Natasha Phiri.

Merc - Nkosi says Katiso " KT" Molefe gave him 'Harley-Davidson biker gear and not cash'

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Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies at the Madlanga Commission, denying allegations of bribery towards journalist Natasha Phiri.

'It was easier for me': Major-General Shibiri defends R70,000 loan from Cat Matlala

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Major-General Richard Shibiri's decision to borrow R70,000 from alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala raises serious questions at the Madlanga Commission, especially ...

Madlanga Commission | Suliman Carrim defends ties to crime figures linked to Tembisa hospital scandal

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In gripping testimony before the Madlanga Commission, businessman Suliman Carrim defends his financial dealings with alleged crime figures linked to the Tembisa ...

ANC slams DA's misleading billboard as 'a desperate election stunt'

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The ANC condemns the DA's provocative billboard in Pretoria, labelling it a desperate election stunt that misrepresents the water crisis in Tshwane.

" I don't care" - Gayton McKenzie on funding cuts to iconic South African festivals

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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie justifies funding cuts to major South African festivals, arguing for self-sustainability, while festival organisers ...

Slain Witness D faced charges in Mbense murder case

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Testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals the late Marius van der Merwe's claims of police involvement in the murder of Emmanuel Mbense, highlighting the dangers ...

South Africa's bold move against Israel: A diplomatic showdown

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South Africa's recent decision to declare Israel's chargé d'affaires persona non grata has sparked a diplomatic crisis, raising concerns over potential economic ...

Inquiry reveals Major-General Senona's selective memory regarding Tembisa Hospital tender scandal

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Major-General Lesetja Senona's connections to the Tembisa Hospital tender scandal and the murder of whistle-blower Babita Deokaran come under intense scrutiny at ...

Explosive testimony: Brown Mogotsi reveals police corruption and information leaks at the Madlanga Commission

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Brown Mogotsi's testimony at the Madlana Commission unveils shocking allegations of corruption involving senior police officials and political figures, raising concerns ...

Allegations of corruption: Brown Mogotsi's claims at the Madlanga Commission

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Brown Mogotsi's testimony at the Madlana Commission unveils shocking allegations of corruption involving senior police officials and political figures, raising concerns ...

Brown Mogotsi defends access to SAPS information amid corruption allegations

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Brown Mogotsi's testimony at the Madlanga Commission unveils shocking allegations of corruption involving top police officials and a businessman, raising questions ...

'Petty politics' behind Trump's G20 boycott

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Experts warn that Trump's boycott of the G20 Summit could undermine South Africa's role in global affairs, impacting diplomatic relations and international cooperation. ...

Understanding the roles of commissions of inquiries, are they still effective in South Africa?

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Political analysts debate the effectiveness of South Africa's commissions of inquiry, particularly the Madlanga Commission, amidst public scepticism and concerns ...

Lieutenant General Khumalo reveals internal threats to SAPS during commission testimony

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Lieutenant General Samuel Dumisani Khumalo's testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals alarming insights into internal corruption and political interference within ...

Tensions rise as Fannie Masemola reveals details of how Political Killings Task Team was disbanded

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National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's testimony at the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry reveals tensions surrounding the disbandment of the Political ...

No help was forthcoming when police boss Fannie Masemola turned to Ramaphosa over the Minister's 'unlawful' order

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National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola testifies at the Madlanga Judicial Commission, expressing concerns over Minister Senzo Mchunu's directive to disband ...

Madlanga Commission on corruption allegations begins on September 17, KZN police boss Mkhwanazi will be first to testify

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The Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry will commence on September 17, with Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi expected to testify about serious allegations ...

Chinese scholarships awarded to South African students

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South African students celebrate their scholarships to study in China, as officials emphasise the significance of educational cooperation and cultural exchange. ...