Matlala Abandons Bail Bid In Pretoria Fraud Case Over Alleged Fake Documents

Alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala has abandoned his bail application in a Pretoria fraud case involving allegations that falsified documents were used to secure a residential lease in the upmarket Waterkloof Heights area.

Matlala, 50, appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court, where he faces multiple charges stemming from the alleged fraudulent acquisition of a lease agreement for a property in the capital.

The case involves allegations of forgery, fraud and the unlawful possession of an identity document bearing anotherREAD MORE

South African football is gaining international recognition as Olwethu Makhanya, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Relebohile Mofokeng continue to make their mark in overseas leagues, with individual accolades, impressive statistics and growing transfer valuations highlighting their progress.

Makhanya recently earned the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month award for September 2026 after helping Rangers maintain an impressive defensive record during a month in which the Glasgow giants won all four of their league matches.

The defender’s performances have strengthened his reputation inREAD MORE

Central Bank Digital Currencies, tokenised instruments, stablecoins and conversion are the basis for settlements on the BRICS investment platform. The platform will simplify work with different legal and banking systems. TV BRICS reveals its infrastructure and priority projects

Why does the group need a new financing mechanism?

The BRICS investment platform was first discussed in October 2024 at the summit in Kazan. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed launching the platform on the basis of the New Development Bank. The aim was toREAD MORE

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is preparing to open a criminal case with the South African Police Service (SAPS) over social media claims about its chairperson, Professor Somadoda Fikeni, and an alleged collection of cars, which the institution has dismissed as false and defamatory.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the commission said it was investigating who was behind the social media posts, which it believes were intended to damage Fikeni’s reputation.

The PSC told African Times that Fikeni ownsREAD MORE

The death toll from the Katlehong North shooting has risen to four after two more victims succumbed to their injuries in hospital, following an attack that targeted a group returning from a memorial service for slain ANC and ANC Youth League leader Jeanette Magugu.

The shooting, which occurred in Sophangisa Street on Monday evening, October 13, initially claimed the lives of two young men, aged 23 and 21. Five other people, aged between 12 and 27, were wounded when aREAD MORE

South Africa will host ministers from five African countries in Pretoria on Thursday as regional governments seek to strengthen intelligence-sharing and joint law enforcement operations against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) will host the Ministerial Troika Meeting of the Trilateral Planning Cell (TPC), led by Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, alongside Deputy Ministers of Police Polly Boshielo and Cassel Mathale.

The meeting comes amid a series of major drug seizures in South Africa,READ MORE

An alleged Afrika Mayibuye member and candidate councillor has been arrested after a shooting that left two ANC Youth League (ANCYL) members dead and five other people injured in Katlehong North on Tuesday evening.

The suspect, identified as Fani Sibeko, allegedly opened fire on a group returning from a memorial service for slain ANC and ANC Youth League leader Jeanette Magugu at Mogobeng Primary School.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the shooting occurred in Sophangisa Street atREAD MORE

A heated domestic argument ended in death and a life sentence for Lindokuhle Peggy Shongwe, 26, who was convicted of murdering her husband, Comefriday Silindile Mkhonza, 30, in Badplaas, Mpumalanga.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentence imposed by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela, describing it as an important measure of accountability in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

The murder occurred on 21 June 2025 during an argument at Mkhonza’s residence.READ MORE

Mamelodi Sundowns have carried their trophy-winning brilliance straight into the Betway Premiership, delivering another commanding performance on Tuesday night with a 4-1 demolition of Richards Bay FC as South Africa’s domestic football returned following the international break.

The Brazilians continued their remarkable run under coach Miguel Cardoso, turning the Princess Magogo Stadium into another stage for their attacking orchestra. Fresh from beating Orlando Pirates 2-0 in Saturday’s MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Sundowns showed little sign of slowing down,READ MORE

Mozambique’s President Calls For Stronger Early-Warning Systems, Community Preparedness And Timely International Funding As Africa Records More Than 74,000 Disaster-Related Deaths

Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, has credited community-based disaster management committees with helping to reduce fatalities from floods, cyclones and other natural disasters, describing their work as the country’s first line of defence against increasingly severe climate-related emergencies.

Speaking in Maputo on Tuesday, 13 October, at the launch of Africa’s Fourth Biennial Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2023-2024 and theREAD MORE