South Africa’s justice system is under the spotlight this week as the advisory panel tasked with appointing the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) begins interviews with six shortlisted candidates. The NDPP, who leads the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), plays a central role in ensuring the independence and effectiveness of the country’s prosecution services,… Continue reading Justice Minister Rejects DA’s Attempt to Halt NDPP Process
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Two Gang Members Sentenced for Abalone Poacher Assassination in Hermanus
Hermanus Regional Court has sentenced two members of the Junior Mafia gang for the premeditated murder of abalone poacher Cameron Marc Padayachee, who was killed after refusing to pay extortion money. The attack, which took place on 21 December 2021 in Blompark, left Padayachee’s minor children traumatised as they witnessed the shooting. Paul Adams, 33,… Continue reading Two Gang Members Sentenced for Abalone Poacher Assassination in Hermanus
Tembisa Duo in Court Over R100k Bribe
A Tembisa Hospital official and a Hawks sergeant appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday, where they face corruption charges linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged wrongdoing at the hospital. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the two accused, Zacharia Chisele, 53, and Sergeant Papi Tsie, 41, are jointly charged with corruption… Continue reading Tembisa Duo in Court Over R100k Bribe
New Madadeni Thuthuzela Care Centre Opens for GBV Survivors
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will officially relaunch the Madadeni Thuthuzela Care Centre in KwaZulu-Natal next week, marking a major step forward in the province’s response to gender based violence and femicide. The new standalone facility at Madadeni Provincial Hospital is the tenth Thuthuzela Care Centre in the province and is designed to support survivors… Continue reading New Madadeni Thuthuzela Care Centre Opens for GBV Survivors
Backup Drive Exposes Deleted Cases of Sibiya’s Associate Scharnick
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that the employee who deleted the criminal records of Stuart James Scharnick, a close associate of suspended Deputy Police Commissioner for Crime Detection Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, is based at the national Criminal Records Centre in Pretoria, not in KwaZulu-Natal as initially believed. This revelation came during a… Continue reading Backup Drive Exposes Deleted Cases of Sibiya’s Associate Scharnick
Perpetrators Face Justice Ahead of 21 Days of Activism
As South Africa prepares to observe the annual 21 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Abuse, courts across the country have delivered heavy sentences to perpetrators of rape, murder, and abuse, reaffirming the justice system’s commitment to protecting women and children. In the North West, the Christiana Regional Court sentenced Boikanyo Seemohela… Continue reading Perpetrators Face Justice Ahead of 21 Days of Activism
Gigaba to Face Court Over Transnet Case
ANC Member of Parliament and former Minister of Public Enterprises Dr Malusi Gigaba is expected to hand himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning, following a summons from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) related to alleged corruption at Transnet during his time in office. Gigaba’s summons forms part of an ongoing State Capture… Continue reading Gigaba to Face Court Over Transnet Case
SIU Freezes R900 Million in Assets Linked to Tembisa Hospital Corruption Scandal
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an interim preservation order to freeze assets worth about R900 million linked to one of the alleged syndicates that benefited from irregular contracts at Tembisa Hospital. On Thursday, 9 October 2025, the SIU and a Curator appointed by the Special Tribunal, supported by the South African Police Service… Continue reading SIU Freezes R900 Million in Assets Linked to Tembisa Hospital Corruption Scandal
Tembisa Hospital Kingpin’s Luxury Homes and Cars Confiscated in SIU Raid
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) today conducted a high-profile raid on a luxury property linked to businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela, the alleged kingpin behind the multibillion-rand corruption scandal at Tembisa Hospital. The swoop, which took place in Sandton, marks one of the most significant moves yet in the ongoing investigation into the hospital tender syndicate… Continue reading Tembisa Hospital Kingpin’s Luxury Homes and Cars Confiscated in SIU Raid
Makwetla in the Dock: Former Deputy Minister Faces Corruption Charges Over BOSASA Deal
Former Deputy Minister of Correctional Services Thabang Makwetla appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, facing charges of fraud and contravening the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA). His appearance marks the latest in a string of prosecutions linked to the explosive BOSASA scandal, which continues to implicate senior… Continue reading Makwetla in the Dock: Former Deputy Minister Faces Corruption Charges Over BOSASA Deal