New Twist in Charlotte Tibana, Husband ‘Greater Gagash’ Bail Hearing Over Luxury Vehicles

The bail application of lawyer Charlotte Tibana, the wife of co-accused Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer Peter “Greater Gagash” Nonyane, took a new twist on Monday.

This was when the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court heard that two luxury vehicles were allegedly purchased in the name of her younger sister, Rirhandzu.

The allegations were made by Hawks investigating Officer, Constable Khutšišo Thobejane, who is vehemently opposing Tibana’s application for bail.

However, he could not explain why Nonyane’sREAD MORE

A new civic survey has exposed a significant accountability gap between communities and local government in the North West, with 38% of residents saying they have never engaged with their ward councillor since the 2021 Local Government Elections.

The findings, released by Civic Root Advocacy (CRA) on Monday, have raised concerns about the accessibility of elected representatives, public participation in municipal affairs and access to basic services across communities in the province.

The Citizen Well-being Survey wasREAD MORE

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has adjourned to consider arguments by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s legal team after his lawyers opposed the continuation of his testimony in the absence of his lead counsel.

Tensions escalated at the commission on Monday after Advocate Fatima Missi told chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga that Matlala was not comfortable proceeding without his primary counsel, Advocate Anneline van den Heever, who was absent due to ill health.

Missi said Matlala had instructed his legalREAD MORE

The criminal case against television personality and musician Molemo Maarohanye, popularly known as “Jub Jub”, has been postponed to 7 September after he failed to appear before the Germiston Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said a warrant of arrest was issued after Maarohanye failed to attend court because of alleged ill health. The warrant has, however, been held over until his next appearance.

The NPA said the State is readyREAD MORE

South African athletics sensation Prudence Sekgodiso has added another major accolade to her rapidly growing list of achievements.

The 24-year-old was crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the 19th South African Sport Awards at Sun City, North West, on Sunday night.

The prestigious award, accompanied by R50,000, caps a remarkable period for the Limpopo-born 800m star, whose rise to the top of South African athletics has gathered momentum both at home and on the international stage.