Watch live – Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today – 28 October 2025 [video]
Accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, continues to insist on his innocence as cross-examination resumes in the High Court in Pretoria.
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Watch live – Madlanga Commission resumes with new mystery witness [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes today in Pretoria, where a new witness will testify remotely following ballistic expert Mishack Mkhabela’s explosive evidence on the Swart murder and gun violence in South Africa.
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Gauteng live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of on Tuesday, 28 October 2025
This live Gauteng traffic update shows real-time data on incidents, road closures and other important alerts.
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Mamelodi cousins murder suspect in custody, police confirm
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the murder of the Mamelodi cousins, whose bodies were discovered with gunshot wounds in Mamelodi East, Pretoria.
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Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to remain behind bars after court throws out bail appeal
Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala will stay in custody after the Johannesburg High Court dismissed his bid to overturn an earlier ruling that denied him bail.
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Watch live – Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today – 27 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the Pretoria High Court today, where accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, returns to the witness stand for further cross-examination.
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Watch live: Madlanga Commission resumes today – 27 October 2025 [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes today after Friday’s explosive testimony from Witness C, who implicated senior police officials in a R1.2 billion SAPS tender scandal.
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Pilot and student survive horror Alberton plane crash
Two people escaped uninjured after a light aircraft crashed into a school building in Alberton, in the City of Ekurhuleni, following an engine failure during a training flight.
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Parktown on tenterhooks after shootout leaves three dead
Three suspects were killed in a Parktown shooting after an exchange of gunfire with police and private security officers during an attempted interception.
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Madlanga Commission: Witness lifts the lid on Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s R1.2bn SAPS tender
Testimony before the Madlanga Commission revealed claims linking businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to senior police officials and irregular SAPS tender dealings worth R1.2 billion.
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‘Witness C’ testifies at Madlanga Commission – Watch live [video]
A third whistleblower, known as Witness C, is testifying at the Madlanga Commission behind closed doors, following shocking claims by Witnesses A and B that senior police officers colluded with underworld figures to obstruct investigations and influence court outcomes.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial resumes today: What to expect on Friday, 24 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today in Pretoria, with the court set to continue from Thursday’s testimony about where and how accused number one says he was assaulted.
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Madlanga Commission resumes today: Here’s what to expect [video]
The Madlanga Commission resumes its hearings in Pretoria today, following explosive testimony from Witness B, who linked the murder of engineer Armand Swart to a manipulated Transnet tender allegedly involving Katiso “KT” Molefe’s nephew, Lucky.
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AmaPanyaza disbanded: Here’s how much it cost the taxpayer
The AmaPanyaza unit is being phased out after less than two years in operation, following controversy over its legality and effectiveness.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Thursday, 23 October 2025 [video]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today at the Pretoria High Court, with proceedings expected to continue from where cross-examination of the first accused, Muzi Sibiya, left off. Watch the live broadcast below.
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Several victims killed in Westbury mass shooting: Here’s what we know
A Westbury mass shooting has left two people dead and six others wounded in Johannesburg.
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Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala back in court to appeal bail
Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala is returning to the Johannesburg High Court to appeal the decision denying him bail after he was charged with attempted murder and other offences.
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Madlanga Commission resumes today – Here’s what to expect
The Madlanga Commission resumed hearings on Monday with witnesses testifying remotely under protection, as the inquiry continues its investigation into alleged police corruption and interference in cartel cases.
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Midrand woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend returns to court
A 22-year-old woman accused of killing her boyfriend in the Midrand stabbing case is set to make her third appearance in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court.
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Milpark Hospital murder linked to death of Thomas Murray
Police confirmed the Milpark Hospital murder victim as Burnett Hermanus, a prime suspect in the Murray assassinations, shot dead in what appears to be a hit.
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Katiso Molefe returns to court to appeal bail denial
Katiso Molefe, accused of orchestrating multiple murders and linked to the Big Five cartel, will appeal his bail denial in the Johannesburg High Court.
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Political parties call for criminal prosecution in Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal
Political parties are demanding swift prosecutions after the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal revealed that syndicates looted more than R2 billion meant for patient care.
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Pretoria Main Road closed off due to flooding: Here’s the latest
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has temporarily closed Pretoria Main Road at the corner of Watt Avenue in Region E after flooding caused by a blocked stormwater inlet.
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SIU probe into Tembisa Hospital exposes R2 billion fraud scheme linked to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
he Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered shocking corruption at Tembisa Hospital, revealing that three powerful syndicates – including one tied to businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala – looted over R2 billion meant for healthcare.
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Patriotic Alliance to hold crunch talks with ANC over Kenny Kunene reinstatement
The Patriotic Alliance has warned it could collapse coalition governments if Kenny Kunene is not reinstated as Johannesburg’s transport MMC, with talks scheduled with the ANC on Tuesday.
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Julius Mkhwanazi: EMPD chief takes special leave as walls close in on blue lights scandal
Acting Ekurhuleni police chief Julius Mkhwanazi has gone on special leave after being implicated in the “blue lights” scandal involving businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
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Leaked recordings capture the moment a Midrand woman allegedly killed her boyfriend
The killing of Xichavo Ntsanwisi has shocked South Africans after leaked videos and voice recordings surfaced online, allegedly showing the events leading up to his death.
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Kenny Kunene reacts after being cleared from Katiso Molefe scandal
A forensic report has cleared Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene of wrongdoing in the Katiso Molefe scandal, confirming his version of events as truthful.
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Madlanga Commission live: Fannie Masemola resumes testimony on Day 5 [video]
Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola resumes his testimony on Day 5 of the Madlanga Commission, after a grilling about why he obeyed an “unlawful” order to disband the Political Killings Task Team.
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Fears of taxi war loom in Gauteng after murder of Thamsanqa Moyo
Gauteng taxi boss Thamsanqa Moyo was shot dead on the Soweto Highway, raising fears of a renewed taxi war as police launch a manhunt for his killers.