Gauteng government reassigns officials accused of misconduct pending investigations
The Gauteng government has reassigned suspended officials accused of misconduct in line with labour guidelines.
The Gauteng government has reassigned suspended officials accused of misconduct in line with labour guidelines.
Lesetja Senona says he is in a place of safety after being removed from his office and allegedly followed by police vehicles. He claims the move was ordered by Provincial Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and fears for his life. Meanwhile, the Madlanga Commission continues hearing testimony over alleged ballistic report errors in the Armand Swart murder case.
Fresh US Justice Department files have linked Jacob Zuma to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Emails reportedly show Epstein arranged a dinner for Zuma during his 2010 UK visit. The Zuma Foundation has dismissed the claims as a smear campaign.
Sibusiso Mahlalela has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his partner, Pretty Fikile Mokone, in Barberton. The court heard that he assaulted her with a wooden plank following an argument over alleged infidelity. Medical evidence confirmed Mokone died from multiple injuries, leading to Mahlalela’s conviction.
Four men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 37-year-old woman in Mpumalanga. The 2019 case was successfully investigated by the Secunda FCS Unit, leading to convictions in December 2025 and sentencing in January 2026. The court also barred the men from owning firearms and added their names to the National Register for Sex Offenders.
The DA in Gauteng is seeking legal advice after AmaPanyaza were declared Peace Officers, raising concerns over the legality of their appointment. Justice Minister Mamoloko Kubayi says the move gives wardens limited powers to support crime prevention and traffic enforcement. The DA insists the programme remains unlawful, citing warnings from legal experts and the Public Protector
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has been found guilty of misconduct for initiating a flirtatious relationship with a junior staff member but cleared of sexual harassment claims. The tribunal ruled the relationship appeared consensual and found that some of the complainant’s testimony damaged her credibility. The Judicial Service Commission will consider possible sanctions in April, while Mbenenge remains on special leave
Five people, including a child, were killed after a Corsa collided with a tipper truck on the N2 in Inkosi uMtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal. Two others were seriously injured, while authorities work to clear the scene and support affected families. An investigation has been launched, marking the second deadly crash in KZN this week.
Another suspect has been arrested in the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, marking a breakthrough in the case.