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Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. (SAPS/X)
SAPS

Mkhwanazi tipped to lead Hawks in police reset

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has recommended KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the new national head of the Hawks.

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
2 min read
Katiso Molefe was arrested on 6 December 2024 — a month before the task team was disbanded by suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. (Screenshot)
CRIME

KT Molefe murder trial postponed to July 2027

The murder trial of businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe, linked to the high-profile deaths of DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos, and Armand Swart, has been delayed to July 2027.

  • Amahle Banda
1 min read
Katiso Molefe was arrested on 6 December 2024 — a month before the task team was disbanded by suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. (Screenshot)
CRIME

KT Molefe appears in court over DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos and Armand Swart Murders

Businessman Katiso 'KT' Molefe and three co-accused face 35 charges in the Johannesburg High Court over high-profile killings, including those of DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart.

  • Amahle Banda
2 min read
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Mchunu link battle splits police inquiry

Parliament's police ad hoc committee is divided along party lines over allegations linking suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu to alleged cartel kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
6 min read
No honour among them: Big Five leaders, Katiso “KT” Molefe, Steve Motsumi, Andrew “King Nyambose” Mthethwa, Ignatius Mothakathi and Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi.
CRIME AND JUSTICE

Former Hawks head denies knowing Big Five cartel

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga Commission that he had no knowledge of the 'Big Five' cartel or its leaders, denying allegations of improper interference…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
6 min read
HAWKS

Lebeya ‘can’t recall’ being told where 541kg cocaine haul was stored

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya testified before the Madlanga commission, stating he cannot recall being told where a 541kg seized cocaine consignment was stored before it was…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
Sweetheart deal: Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala agreed to be called by the state to testify in subsequent cases, including against his co-accused. Photo: File
CRIME AND JUSTICE

Matlala remains mum on police connections

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has refused to answer questions regarding his ties to top SAPS officials and pending IDAC investigations, asserting his right against self-incrimination.

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
CRIME

Taxi boss Msibi, Motsumi, KT Molefe and Sergeant Nkosi plotted to sell phone-grabbers to eSwatini

Evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson detailed WhatsApp exchanges involving taxi boss Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi in which they discussed an alleged plan to…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read