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Murder suspect and alleged leader of the Big Five cartel, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. (Screenshot)
CRIME

Matlala spills the beans in botched plea deal

A leaked affidavit prepared for a rejected plea deal reveals businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s allegations of extensive kickbacks and corrupt ties with senior South African…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read
Lt Shadrack Sibiya. Image supplied/instagram
CRIME AND JUSTICE

Sibiya denied bail as magistrate fears witness tampering

The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, ruling that his release poses a risk of witness tampering and…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. (X)
SAPS

Sibiya’s two-front war to remain in the SAPS and out of jail

Suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya faces parallel legal battles: a SAPS disciplinary process over alleged links to criminal networks and a criminal case…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
Suspended Deputy national commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya. Photo: X
CRIME

Top cop Sibiya detained on charges of sexual grooming and rape

Suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has appeared in court on charges including rape and child trafficking, and will remain in custody pending a bail hearing.

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
2 min read