Funcionario de tráfico es interrogado sobre un mensaje de David Mabuza durante una investigación

12 de junio de 2026

Reportado por IA

Samuel Mashaba respondió el viernes a preguntas ante la Comisión Investigadora Madlanga sobre si un mensaje de 2019 hacía referencia al difunto vicepresidente David Mabuza.

El funcionario de tráfico de Gauteng, Samuel Mashaba, continuó su testimonio por tercer día el 12 de junio de 2026. Inicialmente fue convocado para discutir una incautación de cocaína valorada en 286 millones de rands en Aeroton el 9 de julio de 2021, pero se enfrentó a un intenso escrutinio por mensajes de WhatsApp. Un mensaje del 29 de mayo de 2019 decía: “Veo que DD ha vuelto, avancemos con nuestros asuntos”. Mashaba sostuvo que “DD” se refería a Kebby Maphatsoe, pero aceptó la sugerencia de la comisión de que apuntaba a Mabuza, quien había prestado juramento como miembro del Parlamento el día anterior al mensaje. El presidente de la comisión, el juez Mbuyiseli Madlanga, le dijo a Mashaba durante la sesión: “Usted no está diciendo la verdad”. Mashaba también discutió otros mensajes que lo vinculaban con el empresario Tumelo Nku y la MEC de Gauteng, Faith Mazibuko. Las cuatro personas arrestadas en el caso de la cocaína incluían a Mashaba, Nku y dos agentes de policía. El caso judicial original fue retirado, aunque las investigaciones han sido reactivadas desde entonces.

Mkhwanazi testifies against Sibiya as ad hoc committee wraps up

18 de marzo de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagen generada por IA

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi gave final testimony to Parliament's ad hoc committee on 18 March 2026, declaring no peace with suspended deputy Shadrack Sibiya and accusing him of ties to criminal elements. He also questioned the trustworthiness of Lieutenant General Hilda Senthumule over a docket transfer. The committee, probing national security concerns from Mkhwanazi's July 2025 claims, now drafts its report.

Mashatile denies claims of meeting Cat Matlala

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Madlanga Commission: Dhlamini grilled over messages to influence land invasion tender

24 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA

The Madlanga Commission on April 24 grilled suspended Tshwane Metro Police Deputy Chief Umashi Dlamini over WhatsApp messages he exchanged with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, allegedly to sway suspended CFO Gareth Mnisi on a list of seven EFF-linked companies for the land invasion tender. This follows earlier testimony from Mnisi, who denied improper ties with Nkosi. Commissioners accused Dlamini of unlawful interference in the tender process.

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Former Scorpions boss denies halting TRC prosecutions at inquiry

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Geophrey Ledwaba, former head of operations at the Scorpions, testified at the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry that he did not halt investigations into Truth and Reconciliation Commission matters in 2003. He described his actions as a compliance with National Prosecution Authority policy to transfer cases to the Priority Crimes Litigation Unit. The testimony counters claims by victim families of political interference blocking justice.

Cogta committee calls for criminal probe into Nelson Mandela Bay job adverts

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