Hawks Officer Details Investigation Into Alleged R1.5m Theft By JMPD Officer

Commission chair Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has rejected objections from Matlala’s legal team, ruling that his abandoned plea-deal statement can be ventilated during proceedings.
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an alleged disruption at a voting station in Marulaneng, Ga-Chuene, during South Africa’s Local Government Elections.
The 46-year-old suspect was arrested in Kensington after police investigated threatening messages allegedly sent in October, including a threat to shoot the complainant.


The denial of bail to former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya leaves investigators to resolve outstanding questions about alleged misconduct, potential evidence interference and the protection of two complainants.
The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has refused bail for former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, finding that he failed to establish exceptional circumstances warranting his release.

Suliman Carrim was arrested shortly before boarding an international flight over his alleged failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
The police service says disciplinary proceedings against Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya could not continue after his lawyers tendered his resignation with immediate effect.
Civilian police oversight officials have warned that rising civil claims, including allegations involving torture and deaths in custody, point to continuing concerns about police conduct.
Police have arrested five South African nationals after allegedly uncovering a multi-million-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Krugersdorp.
The suspended top cop is seeking bail on rape and sexual grooming charges, while his defence disputes the circumstances in which the case was brought.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged political parties to put communities first and work together after the IEC declared the 2026 municipal election results.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal until 30 November to support police operations and prevent further violence.
The ANC will challenge a High Court judgment declaring Andile Lungisa’s removal from its Nelson Mandela Bay candidate list unlawful, with the dispute raising questions about party procedures and electoral rights.
The MK party has accused the government of failing to protect households from rising living costs after petrol prices increased by more than R3 a litre.
Asian shares declined as investors assessed the outlook for technology earnings, rising borrowing costs and geopolitical tensions ahead of key central bank decisions.
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise South Africa has confirmed President Ntuli’s departure, with Ahmad Alkhallafi set to assume interim responsibility for the local business from 1 November.
The Financial Times reports that OpenAI’s annualised revenue was close to $50 billion at the end of September, below earlier media estimates of up to $70 billion.
Businesses, government departments and individual users worldwide experienced service disruptions as Microsoft struggled to restore access to its popular cloud-based products.

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At R28,199, the cheapest listed iPhone 18 Pro costs more than the average South African employee earns in a month, while long-term contracts can push the total price considerably higher.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged political parties to put communities first and work together after the IEC declared the 2026 municipal election results.
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