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The South African
14 hours ago
- The South African
KwaZulu-Natal police clamp down on criminal activity
The July revelations of corruption and police capture by the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkwanazi shocked the nation, with many South Africans questioning the integrity of policing. However, a report released by the KZN police commissioner's office indicate inroads made in crime fighting in the month of July. Police arrested 12 624 suspected criminals who are alleged to have committed a wide range of crimes. Routine policing and specialised operations led to: 3741 arrests pertaining to contact crimes. Of these, 216 people were arrested on charges of murder, and 201 for attempted murder. The confiscation of 331 firearms and 16 178 rounds ammunition. On crimes against women and children, 193 alleged rapists were arrested. 50 suspects were arrested for sexual assault, eight for attempted rape and 17 for other sexual offences. 204 arrests related to contravening domestic violence laws and four were charged with child abuse. 201 suspects arrested for allegedly committing various types of robberies. These were business and house robberies, robbery with aggravating circumstances and stealing of motor vehicles. 1720 people put behind bars for assault leading to grievous bodily harm. 925 suspects apprehended for incidents of common assault. 519 motorists were arrested for drunken driving. 2108 people were nabbed for drug related offences. 48 arrests due to incidents of stock theft. Police operations uncovered 610 dangerous weapons, including 536 knives and 36 machetes. While certain police units may successfully nab suspected criminals, South Africa can expect the commencement of the Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System this month (August). Chaired by the Acting Deputy Chief Justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga the Commission came into existence on 13 July. Cyril Ramphosa informed the nation of this move following a slew of allegations made by police commissioner Mkhwanazi. At a media briefing on 6 July Mkhwanazi claimed that a syndicate comprising businesspeople, public prosecutors and judges infiltrated law enforcement structures in the country. The commissioner further alleged that Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu was instrumental in disbanding a police task team into investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. This, led to Mchunu placed on special leave, and the appointment of Firoz Cachalia, a former academic, as the new police minister. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
eNCA
30-07-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
Madlanga inquiry work under scrutiny
JOHANNESBURG - The MK Party and its President, Jacob Zuma, were arguing on Wednesday that the decision of President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry should be declared invalid. It comes just two days after the chair of the commission, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, said the Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, has started its work in earnest. It will centre on explosive claims made by the KZN Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about a criminal syndicate extending its tentacles into SAPS and other arms of criminal justice.
Eyewitness News
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Madlanga Commission to cost R148m over six months
JOHANNESBURG - The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System is set to cost almost R148 million over six months. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development confirmed the amount to EWN in a written email. During a briefing in Sandton on Monday, acting deputy chief justice and chairperson of the commission, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, informed the media he was not in a position to talk about the cost, directing all questions to the department. READ MORE • Madlanga inquiry: Application for evidence to be heard in-camera won't be granted easily • Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to work hard to meet deadlines set by Ramaphosa • Judicial commission of inquiry probing criminality in justice system to begin in August The judicial commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to probe allegations of corruption and collusion within the criminal justice system, made public by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The estimated cost of the Madlanga commission of inquiry into the criminal justice system has been set at R147.9 million. The budget will form part of the standard operating procedure to be tabled to Cabinet by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi for approval. According to the department, the budget and SOP will cover organisational, structure and reporting formats, information security and storage, monitoring and implementation mechanisms, compensation structures for commissioners, employees, legal professionals, and researchers, administrative costs, including office leases, digital infrastructure, and security arrangements. The department will also oversee the procurement process for the commission's operations, adding they've applied to National Treasury for a deviation from standard procurement processes and is currently awaiting a response. According to the commission, they are in the process of procuring a building in Gauteng as a venue for the commission over the next six months.
