South Africa: 'Cat' Matlala Agrees to Plead Guilty to Fraud and Corruption

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala agreed to a plea deal with the NPA over his role in a fraudulent SAPS tender worth up to R360 million. Suspended national police commissioner General… Read more »

South Africa: Peggy Nkonyeni Faces Old Corruption Charges Over Hospital Water Scam

Nkonyeni appeared in court on Thursday because the state says she took money to help a company win government work. The businessman who owned the company pleaded guilty in… Read more »

South Africa: Ekurhuleni Appoints Acting Manager After Lerutla Airport Arrest

Kagiso Lerutla was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. He faces fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice charges. Tsholofelo Koopedi will act as the city… Read more »

South Africa: Madlanga Implicated Ekurhuleni Police Boss Arrest Sparks Corruption Outcry

Civic groups say the arrest of EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is long overdue after serious allegations linking him to crime and corruption. The Democratic Alliance says the… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says Corruption Fight Shows Progress but Problems Remain

President Cyril Ramaphosa says new investigations into police corruption must help clean up crime fighting systems and rebuild public trust in the security services.· Police… Read more »

South Africa: Former Police Official Charged With Killing Madlanga Commission Witness

Matipandile Sotheni, 41, a former police special task force member, appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate's Court on 16 February 2026. Sotheni faces murder, attempted murder and… Read more »

South Africa: Sibiya Tells Commission He Never Got Impalas From 'Cat' Matlala

Police witness Witness F told the Madlanga commission he arranged meetings between Sibiya and Matlala and organised the impala delivery. Political fixer Brown Mogotsi will appear… Read more »

South Africa: Man Escapes Hit After Being Named At Corruption Inquiry

Three gunmen in a white Toyota Vitz opened fire on Pretorius outside his home before fleeing on Thursday, 5 February. Slain whistle-blower Marius van der Merwe named Pretorius in… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Warns Learners About Fake Colleges Stealing Fees

KwaZulu-Natal education officials warn bogus colleges are targeting desperate learners with false promises. The department urges parents to check if institutions are registered… Read more »

South Africa: Cat Matlala Says He Has No Role in Tembisa Hospital Looting Scandal

Vusimuzi Matlala tells the committee his companies only sent quotations and never received payments from any Tembisa Hospital work ever. The Special Investigating Unit links… Read more »

South Africa: Cop and Hospital Boss Arrested in Tembisa Corruption Sting

Tembisa Hospital manager, 53, and Hawks sergeant, 41, are arrested after offering R100,000 cash to stop a corruption investigation. The pair meet the investigator in Pretoria,… Read more »

South Africa: Mokgotsi Admits Lying to the Commission

Brown Mogotsi told the Commission that King Misuzulu and police general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi were recruited by the CIA, but offered no evidence. Brown Mogotsi admitted lying under… Read more »

South Africa: Mbalula Says Gigaba Must Step Down After Corruption Charges

Former minister Malusi Gigaba appeared in court on charges linked to dodgy R54-billion locomotive deals at Transnet. Gigaba is expected to step aside from all ANC and government… Read more »

South Africa: Malusi Gigaba Now Accused in R50-Billion Transnet Scandal

Former minister Malusi Gigaba is accused of taking cash from the Gupta family during his time as head of public enterprises The case involves three Transnet contracts for nearly… Read more »

South Africa: Tender King Cat Matlala Refuses to Leave Jail for Parliament Grilling

Matlala, awaiting trial for attempted murder, is a key witness in Parliament's police corruption investigation and is being held at Kgosi Mampuru Prison. MPs may move the hearing… Read more »

South Africa: Bushiri's Bombshell Drags General Sibiya Deeper Into Corruption Storm

Bushiri claims his team met with General Sibiya and paid huge sums "in the name of the general" to stop his case. The Madlanga Commission and a parliamentary ad-hoc committee are… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Court Halts Bushiri Extradition to South Africa

Justice Mzonde Mvula said the lower court denied the Bushiris a fair hearing and used unauthenticated and hearsay evidence to order their extradition. The court also cited safety… Read more »

South Africa: Athletics President Accused of Blowing Funds On Booze

Athletics South Africa president James Moloi is accused of using the federation's credit card at a tavern and women's clothing store. ASA says other senior officials, including… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Hawkers Go High-Tech to Fight Corruption

Johannesburg launches digital smart cards for street traders to replace handwritten permits and stop harassment and bribery by fake inspectors. Mayor Dada Morero says the system… Read more »

South Africa: Justice Department Failure Stalls Mkhwanazi Corruption Inquiry

The commission was due to begin on 1 September but postponed after the justice department missed deadlines to secure infrastructure. The government has set aside R147.9-million… Read more »

South Africa: Bheki Cele Phoned Cat Matlala 10 Times Before His Arrest

Phone records show Bheki Cele tried to call Vusimusi Matlala 10 times in one day, but the businessman rejected or ignored every attempt. Vusimusi Matlala is in jail facing… Read more »

South Africa: Zondo Slams Ramaphosa for Promoting Ministers Caught in State Capture Scandal

Former chief justice Raymond Zondo says it was painful and heartbreaking to swear in ministers who were caught up in state capture. Zondo slams Ramaphosa's mixed approach to… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Admits He Killed Task Team but Says He Did It the Right Way

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu admits he shut down the political killings task team, but says he told the national police commissioner in writing. Mchunu hits back at MK Party… Read more »

South Africa: EFF Wants Investigation Into School Feeding Scheme Tender Scandal in KZN

MEC Sipho Hlomuka and Thanduxolo Sabela are accused of awarding tenders to companies linked to their wives and allies. Service providers say pre-selected suppliers were chosen… Read more »

South Africa: Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Loses Faith in Hawks Over Corruption Failures

Former chief justice Raymond Zondo says he has lost faith in Hawks and believes they are failing in the fight against corruption. Zondo criticises National Prosecuting Authority… Read more »