Monday , 23 March 2026

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ActionSA to lay charges against McKenzie over alleged threats

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie addresses Human Rights Day event at AR Abass Stadium in Kimberley, Northern Cape on March 21, 2026.

ActionSA is to lay charges against Sports, Art and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie accusing him of threatening their party’s MP Dereleen James. The row started when James questioned McKenzie’s travel expenses and Kenny Kunene’s alleged links to crime figure Katiso Molefe. McKenzie had accused James of spreading lies about him during a live stream on social media, but has denied …

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FF+ tables urgent motion to probe Tshwane CFO after Madlanga revelation

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The Freedom Front Plus (FF+) in the City of Tshwane has submitted an urgent motion to investigate Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gareth Mnisi and possible political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender. This follows evidence presented before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, revealing WhatsApp messages between Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, Mnisi and the Tshwane Metro Deputy Police Chief Umashi Dlamini with …

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COPE calls on Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

COPE calls on Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

The Congress of the People(COPE) is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu immediately. This follows revelations that Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, unilaterally disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) without consulting President Ramaphosa. COPE says Mchunu’s actions show poor judgment and a lack of accountability and that his removal is necessary to restore …

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Activists demand probe into Matlala’s alleged favouritism in prison

Activists demand probe into Matlalas alleged favouritism in prison

The Activists and Citizens Forum is demanding an investigation into possible corruption by a top official at the Kgosi Mampuru Prison, following allegations of a close relationship with alleged cartel member, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. This is after Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi told a parliamentary committee that Matlala received preferential treatment, including access to a cell phone while at the facility. …

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Madlanga Commission to hold Mogotsi in contempt

Madlanga Commission to hold Mogotsi in contempt

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry investigating criminality in the country’s criminal justice system is to initiate processes to hold Brown Mogotsi in contempt of the Commission after he failed to appear before it on Monday morning.   Mogotsi sent word to the Commission that he has taken ill.   The Commission has now adjourned until Wednesday morning.  Commission Chairperson, retired Justice Mbuyiseli …

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