Yusuf Abramjee

Impalas and cash! Vusi “Cat” Matlala has confirmed making payments to former Police Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, including R500,000 to assist with his son’s wedding. The revelations at the Madlanga Commission are raising even more serious questions about the relationship between criminal figures and senior police officials. What else is going to emerge? And, more importantly, will we finally see arrests and criminal charges? South Africans are waiting for accountability!

ANTI-GANG UNIT ARRESTS FIVE SUSPECTS AFTER A SHOOTING IN HANOVER PARK Members of the SAPS Western Cape #AntiGangUnit arrested five #gang-affiliated male suspects, after a 36-year-old female teacher was shot and wounded at a public swimming pool in Nonston Street, Hanover Park on Monday 09 November 2026. The team embarked on a manhunt and spotted a black BMW with four occupants at Lansery Walk, Hanover Park. As police were approaching, the suspects’ vehicle sped off and a high speed chase ensued. They were apprehended and during a vehicle search, members seized a 9mm pistol with four rounds of ammunition, 71 ecstasy tablets and an undisclosed amount of cash. The four suspects between the ages of 24 and 50 were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm, illegal possession of ammunition and dealing in drugs. Furthermore, police traced and arrested a 26-year-old male suspect who was wanted in connection with another attempted murder case registered at Philippi SAPS. The five suspects will appear before the Athlone Magistrate’s court on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

HEBRON POLICE REQUEST COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE IN TRACING A MISSING 42-YEAR-OLD WOMAN, ANGELINA OFENTSE AFRICA @SAPoliceService The police in Hebron, North West, request community’s assistance in locating a 42-year-old #missing woman named, Angelina Ofentse Africa, of Motseng section in Hebron. She was last seen by her partner on Thursday, 22 October 2026, when she went to the mall. A search was commenced and extensive investigations were conducted, without any positive results. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a brown dress, with black shoes. She is dark in complexion, with a slim fit body and short hair. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant officer Sylvester Tire on 079 468 7427, your local police station or CrimeStop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPSApp.

HAWKS WIDEN R11 MILLION DECEASED-ESTATES INVESTIGATION WITH ARREST OF MASTER’S OFFICE OFFICIAL FOR ALLEGED CORRUPTION The Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team, in collaboration with the SAPS Limpopo Provincial Tactical Response Team, has arrested an additional suspect in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately R11 million from 15 deceased estates. The 53-year-old suspect, who is allegedly employed as an estate controller at the Office of the Master of the High Court, was arrested on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, on allegations of corruption committed in 2023. The arrest follows an investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving deceased-estate funds, which has already resulted in the arrest of attorney Charlotte Tibana, her husband known as Peter Nonyane, also known as Gagashe and other co-accused. The Hawks are investigating allegations that the newly arrested 53-year-old suspect may have abused his official position by facilitating the referral of deceased-estate clients to Tibana’s legal practice. The investigation seeks to establish the circumstances surrounding these alleged referrals. The broader investigation involves allegations of fraud, theft and money laundering. The newly arrested suspect is expected to appear alongside attorney Charlotte Tibana before the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court on 10 November 2026. Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo, Major General Adv. Gopz Govender, said: “The Hawks will follow the money and pursue every lead, regardless of who is involved or the position they hold. No one is above the law and no public office must ever become a gateway to personal enrichment. We will further remain resolute in ensuring accountability and justice, without fear, favour or prejudice.”

IEC ORDERS REVOTE IN NORTHERN CAPE FOLLOWING DESTRUCTION OF BALLOT PAPERS The Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a revote at Bongani Gemeenskapsaal Voting District in Ward 3 of the Siyancuma Local Municipality, Northern Cape, following the destruction of more than 100 cast but uncounted ballot papers. The incident occurred when the counting centre was stormed and ballot papers were destroyed. The IEC has set the following timetable: 10–14 November: Applications for special votes. 17 November: Special voting, including approved home visits, from 08:00 to 17:00. 18 November: Revote from 07:00 to 21:00. The revote will only affect registered voters on the Bongani Gemeenskapsaal Voting District voters’ roll. It does not apply to the entire municipality or other voting districts in Ward 3. The IEC says the revote is necessary to ensure that affected residents have a fair and equal opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote. Municipal Outreach Officers will engage with the community to explain the arrangements. Voters requiring assistance can contact the IEC on 0800 11 8000. The revote is scheduled for Wednesday, 18 November 2026. @IECSouthAfrica

MINISTER FAILS TO CONFIRM DNA ANALYSIS PROGRESS IN 12 EKURHULENI MURDER CASES The Acting Minister of Police has failed to provide clarity on the progress of DNA analysis linked to 12 murder cases in Ekurhuleni, raising concerns about delays and accountability within the South African Police Service (SAPS) Forensic Science Laboratory. The issue was highlighted by MP Ian Cameron, Chair of the Police Portfolio Committee. who questioned the Minister about forensic exhibits connected to the murder investigations and whether the necessary DNA analysis had been completed. In his parliamentary response, the Acting Minister indicated that the total number of exhibits still awaiting analysis was “not readily available” from the Forensic Science Laboratory. The response also failed to provide details about when the exhibits were received, how long they had been waiting for analysis or when the outstanding forensic work was expected to be completed. Instead, the Minister stated that accurate reporting would only be provided once the entire analysis had been completed, promising accountability at an “opportune interval”. Cameron has criticised the response, describing it as unacceptable, particularly given the seriousness of the murder investigations and the importance of forensic evidence in securing convictions. He said Parliament had been left without sufficient information to establish what work had been completed, what remained outstanding and whether the investigations were progressing with the urgency required. While acknowledging the sensitivity of DNA evidence and the need to protect ongoing investigations, Cameron questioned why SAPS could not provide an aggregate progress report or arrange an appropriate confidential briefing. He also raised concerns about whether the information was available but being withheld, or whether SAPS was unable to produce an accurate account of the outstanding forensic work. Cameron is now calling on the Minister to provide a dated progress report detailing the analysis completed, the exhibits still awaiting examination, their current stage of processing and the reasons for any delays. He further wants expected completion dates and the identification of the senior official responsible for ensuring that the forensic work is finalised. Where information cannot be made public because of investigative sensitivities, Cameron says the Minister should explain the specific concerns and arrange a confidential briefing with a fixed reporting date. The controversy places renewed focus on the capacity and efficiency of SAPS forensic laboratories, particularly the role DNA evidence plays in complex murder investigations. Families affected by these cases deserve answers, while Parliament must be able to hold the police service accountable for delays that could affect the progress of investigations and the pursuit of justice. Cameron insists that accountability cannot be postponed until all forensic analysis has been completed. @IanCameron23

Vusi “Cat” Matlala has admitted to giving Shadrack Sibiya R500,000 to assist with his son’s wedding in the North West. He also confirmed yesterday that he paid Sibiya a further R50,000. These payments raise serious questions about the nature of the relationship between Matlala and the senior police officer, and the circumstances surrounding the financial transactions.

BAYSWATER POLICE SEEK COUPLE WHO CAN ASSIST WITH INVESTIGATION Bayswater police in the Free State are appealing to a couple who may assist in an investigation into a case of contempt of court. The case relates to the couple’s alleged failure to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on 20 May 2026. The couple, Neo Kenneth Moselane and Keamogetsoe Chantel Moselane, may have information that could assist the police with the investigation. Police visited their last known residential address but could not trace them. The couple is requested to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Nqu Tabane, on 082 043 9522. Anyone who may know their whereabouts is also requested to contact Sergeant Tabane on the above-mentioned number.

THE NPA WISHES MR PERUMAL A SPEEDY RECOVERY @NPA_Prosecutes statement:   The National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Adv Andy Mothibi and the acting Investigating Director of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Adv Ntuthuzelo Vanara have noted the social media post and newspaper articles around the hospitalisation of Mr Dylan Perumal. We have been in contact with the family, and we can confirm that he indeed fell ill and is in hospital. There is no truth in the fact that he was trying to commit suicide.   The NPA would like to wish him a speedy recovery, and he must get back to good health. We also call upon the public to refrain from spreading unconfirmed information.

SARS really needs to go after the big fish now. The kingpins behind the illicit trade must be identified, arrested and brought to justice. The focus must shift to the people behind the operations: those who manufacture, finance, distribute and profit from the illegal trade. Follow the money, investigate the networks and hold those responsible accountable. A few weeks ago, a businessman was convicted on scores of charges relating to tax fraud and money laundering in a Pretoria court. He is still awaiting sentencing. The accused is linked to the tobacco industry. This case should serve as a reminder of the scale and seriousness of the problem. Tax evasion, money laundering and illicit trade are not victimless crimes. They deprive the state of billions in revenue, undermine legitimate businesses, destroy jobs and provide fertile ground for organised criminal networks. SARS, working closely with the Hawks, SAPS, the NPA and other relevant agencies, must intensify efforts to dismantle these networks. We need to see the kingpins behind bars, not just the foot soldiers. South Africa cannot afford to allow organised criminal syndicates to continue exploiting the system and enriching themselves at the expense of taxpayers. The message must be clear: nobody is untouchable. Follow the money. Expose the networks. Arrest the kingpins. Secure convictions. It’s time to go after the big fish. @sarstax @NPA_Prosecutes @TaxJustice_SA @SAPoliceService

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KNP HOSTING CENTENARY THROUGH HERITAGE AND MUSEUMS SYMPOSIUM @SANParks As part of the Kruger National Park's Centenary commemorations, South African National Parks (SANParks) is hosting a Heritage and Museums Symposium at Mopani Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park from 10 to 11 November 2026, bringing together heritage practitioners, museum professionals, historians, researchers, academics and conservation specialists to reflect on the rich and diverse cultural landscape that forms an integral part of the Park's legacy. The symposium forms part of the centenary programme that celebrates 100 years of the Kruger National Park, while recognising that the history of the area extends far beyond its proclamation as a national park. The event will provide a platform for engagement, knowledge exchange and critical reflection on the cultural, historical, archaeological, and social dimensions that have shaped the Kruger landscape over centuries. Renowned experts and practitioners will explore a broad range of heritage themes, from San (Bushman) rock art to Iron Age societies within the Kruger landscape, based on many research findings from the area. Kruger, and specifically Letaba, is becoming renowned as an area with sites potentially dating to an even earlier period than the famous Mapungubwe – thus providing new perspectives on the Iron Age period in Southern Africa. The re-investigation of Thulamela is another critical element that will be explored during the symposium. The symposium will also examine the social, cultural, and political history of the Kruger National Park, highlighting the complex relationships between conservation, communities, and land. Discussions will further explore the Park's place within South Africa's liberation history and the broader political and social dynamics that have influenced conservation and protected area management over time. The symposium reflects SANParks' commitment to recognising and preserving the full heritage of the park. The Kruger National Park is far more than a wildlife sanctuary. It is a living cultural landscape that bears the footprints, memories, and histories of generations of people who have lived in, interacted with, and shaped this landscape. As we commemorate the Park's centenary, this symposium provides an important opportunity to reflect on these shared histories, deepen our understanding of our heritage, and strengthen partnerships among heritage, museum, academic, and conservation institutions. In addition to the symposium programme, delegates will undertake field visits to significant heritage sites within the park, including the Shilowa Trail and the Letaba sites, allowing participants to engage directly with some of the cultural and historical resources that contribute to the Park's unique heritage value. The Heritage and Museums Symposium underscores SANParks' commitment to conserving not only biodiversity, but also the cultural narratives, archaeological treasures, historical experiences, and living traditions that form part of South Africa's national heritage. Through dialogue, research, and collaboration, the symposium seeks to ensure that these stories continue to be documented, interpreted, and celebrated for generations to come.

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Footage Of Reaction Officer Drives Into Armed Robbery In Progress: Verulam - KZN Seen in this CCTV footage obtained from businesses on Todd Street in the Verulam Central Business District (CBD) in KwaZulu-Natal this morning (Tuesday) is a Reaction Officer driving into an armed robbery in progress. At approximately 08:27, a Reaction Officer from Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was conducting routine patrols in a marked response vehicle when he noticed four (4) suspects attacking a pedestrian who was walking along Todd Street. The suspects, armed with a knife and a firearm, were in the process of robbing the victim when the Reaction Officer arrived at the scene. The officer immediately called for backup, alighted from his vehicle and pursued the fleeing suspects on foot. During the pursuit, one of the suspects opened fire on the Reaction Officer. The Officer was unable to return fire due to the presence of several pedestrians and commuters in the busy taxi rank, placing innocent lives at risk. The suspects managed to evade arrest after fleeing into the nearby bushes and taxi rank. No injuries were reported during the incident.

MADLANGA COMMISSION | CAT MATLALA BACK IN THE HOT SEAT Vusi “Cat” Matlala is back at the Madlanga Commission today. Proceedings have started - but a legal issue has again been raised, holding up the start of his testimony.