The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

“R250,000 TO MAKE THE CASE DISAPPEAR” – JMPD OFFICER ACCUSED OF STEALING R1.5 MILLION FROM MOTORIST

A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer, Eric Mphahlele, allegedly offered Hawks investigators R250,000 to make a theft case disappear after being accused of stealing R1.5 million from a motorist during a roadside stop in Johannesburg. Hawks Warrant Officer Phuti Eric Mashala revealed the alleged bribery attempt while testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry…
“I BOUGHT IT FROM MAUMELA” – CAT MATLALA REVEALS WHY MILLION-RAND ZIMBALI MANSION REMAINS REGISTERED IN BUSINESSMAN’S NAME

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has told the Madlanga Commission that he purchased the luxury Zimbali property from businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela, but deliberately kept the mansion registered in Maumela’s name while navigating divorce proceedings. His testimony has now placed fresh attention on the relationship between the two men, the ownership of high-value assets and the wider…
“THE COUNTRY WAS ALMOST LOST” – MADLANGA COMMISSION HEARS HOW CRIMINAL NETWORKS ALLEGEDLY INFILTRATED SOUTH AFRICA’S LAW ENFORCEMENT STRUCTURES

South Africa’s intelligence structures have come under renewed scrutiny after Dr Ntandazo Sifolo told the Madlanga Commission that criminal networks had penetrated parts of the country’s criminal justice system. His testimony has raised serious questions about how deeply organised crime had allegedly infiltrated state institutions and what authorities knew before the crisis became public. CRIME…
Masemola Returns to Lead SAPS as Accountability Questions Linger

By Crime Connect Reporter16 October 2026 | Commentary PRETORIA — South Africa’s national police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, is preparing to return to the helm of the South African Police Service (SAPS) after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension on Friday, 16 October 2026. Masemola is expected to resume his full duties on Monday,…
Taxi Bosses Joe Sibanyoni and Oupa “Bafana” Sindane Allegedly Extorted More Than R2.29 Million

28 September 2026 | 21:32PRETORIA — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard detailed allegations that taxi bosses Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and Oupa “Bafana” Sindane demanded millions of rand from businessman Dr Tengane Thomas Ntuli through what was described as a monthly “protection fee” arrangement. Chief evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson took the commission through…
Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni expected back at Madlanga Commission as R2.2m extortion allegations come under scrutiny

28 September 2026 | 20:30 PRETORIA — Mpumalanga taxi boss Madoda Johannes “Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni is expected to return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, 29 September, as the inquiry continues examining evidence concerning his alleged links to criminal networks, police officials and the taxi industry. The hearing is scheduled to take place…
Madlanga Commission hears Bafana Sindane allegedly had access to confidential SAPS information

28 September 2026 | 20:30 PRETORIA — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence raising questions about how taxi boss Oupa “Bafana” Sindane allegedly obtained access to confidential South African Police Service information. The material presented to the commission included internal police reports, information relating to the murder investigation of Sergeant Marcus Lekalakala and…
Retired major-general allegedly sought money from Bafana Sindane before arranging police escorts, Madlanga Commission hears

28 September 2026 | 19:00 PRETORIA — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence about WhatsApp communications between retired Major-General Botsotso Moukangwe and Mpumalanga taxi boss Oupa “Bafana” Sindane, including alleged requests for money and sponsorship for Moukangwe’s farewell function before messages later indicated police escorts were arranged for Sindane. The messages were presented…
KZN detective opens criminal case against PKTT members over alleged detention and pressure

27 September 2026 | 12:28 DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — A KwaZulu-Natal detective has opened a criminal case against members of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), accusing them of kidnapping, intimidation and theft after allegedly preventing him from leaving the provincial police headquarters. The detective alleges that members of the task team detained him and pressured…
Madlanga Commission rejects Bafana Sindane’s postponement bid as ‘sacred’ spiritual retreat enters legal battle

25 September 2026 | 20:52 PRETORIA — The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has rejected taxi boss Oupa “Bafana” Sindane’s application to postpone proceedings against him, ruling that evidence concerning him will proceed on Monday, 28 September 2026. The decision brings an end, for now, to a dramatic postponement battle that has involved ill health, hypertension,…