Police have confirmed that one of the men implicated at the Madlanga Commission has taken his own life. 41-year-old Wiandre Pretorious allegedly shot himself at a filling station in Brakpan East of Johannesburg in front of his partner, a police sergeant. Marius van der Merwe who testified under the name of Witness D, implicated Pretorius in the murder of a man in April 2022. On Thursday, he survived an attempt on his life outside his Boksburg home where gunmen fired 16 bullets into his car. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Police Spokesperson, Brig Athlenda Mathe

Police have confirmed that one of the men implicated at the Madlanga Commission has taken his own life. 41-year-old Wiandre Pretorious allegedly shot himself at a filling station in Brakpan East of Johannesburg in front of his partner, a police sergeant. Marius van der Merwe who testified under the name of Witness D, implicated Pretorius in the murder of a man in April 2022. On Thursday, he survived an attempt on his life outside his Boksburg home where gunmen fired 16 bullets into his car. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Police Spokesperson, Brig Athlenda Mathe

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Police confirm suicide of Gauteng man implicated in Madlanga Commission

Kaizer Chiefs, who were knocked out of the local Nedbank Cup this week despite being crowned champions last season, will look to put a smile on their fans faces in Polokwane, Limpopo TODAY when they face Al Masry in a crucial group stage game of the CAF Confederations Cup. The match will be broadcast live on SABC 1 at 3pm. Stellenboch FC, who shocked many local fans with their 2-nil victory over Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup, will also be in action in the Confederations Cup away from home against AS Otohô at the Stade Alphonse Massamba-Débat in Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, Bafana Ba Style's and Pretoria Giants, Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to bounce back against Saint-Eloi Lupopo at the Stade TP Mazembe in the Democratic Republic of Congo after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Al-Hilal SC last week. For more on all these crucial continental games, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC soccer analyst, Mathews Mpete

Kaizer Chiefs, who were knocked out of the local Nedbank Cup this week despite being crowned champions last season, will look to put a smile on their fans faces in Polokwane, Limpopo TODAY when they face Al Masry in a crucial group stage game of the CAF Confederations Cup. The match will be broadcast live on SABC 1 at 3pm. Stellenboch FC, who shocked many local fans with their 2-nil victory over Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup, will also be in action in the Confederations Cup away from home against AS Otoh&ocirc; at the Stade Alphonse Massamba-D&eacute;bat in Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, Bafana Ba Style's and Pretoria Giants, Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to bounce back against Saint-Eloi Lupopo at the Stade TP Mazembe in the Democratic Republic of Congo after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Al-Hilal SC last week. For more on all these crucial continental games, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC soccer analyst, Mathews Mpete

Soccer bonanza as Chiefs, Sundowns and Stellies kickoff in crucial continental clashes

Judges' Secretary, Andiswa Mengo's lawyers are gearing up to make submissions to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on the Judicial Conduct Tribunal Report outcome against Judge President Selby Mbenenge, which they charge "romanticises sexual harassment in the workplace". This, after the Tribunal Report recommended a lesser sanction of misconduct against the Eastern Cape's top judge, which effectively saves him from possible impeachment. The report is now in the hands of the JSC -- who hold the final cards on whether they will uphold the recommendation or reach a different conclusion. Canny Maphanga filed this report

Judges' Secretary, Andiswa Mengo's lawyers are gearing up to make submissions to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on the Judicial Conduct Tribunal Report outcome against Judge President Selby Mbenenge, which they charge "romanticises sexual harassment in the workplace". This, after the Tribunal Report recommended a lesser sanction of misconduct against the Eastern Cape's top judge, which effectively saves him from possible impeachment. The report is now in the hands of the JSC -- who hold the final cards on whether they will uphold the recommendation or reach a different conclusion. Canny Maphanga filed this report

Mengo's lawyers fight back Mbenenge misconduct finding for "romanticising sexual harassment in the workplace"

Several communities across Gauteng say they are still battling with crippling water cuts and shortages, despite numerous government interventions over the past few years. Severely affected areas include Midrand, Melville, Selby, Sedibeng and Hammanskraal, amongst others. Water experts say ongoing water issues in the province can be directly attributed to a combination of ageing infrastructure and the lack of planning for the growing population of the province. Sashin Naidoo reports

Several communities across Gauteng say they are still battling with crippling water cuts and shortages, despite numerous government interventions over the past few years. Severely affected areas include Midrand, Melville, Selby, Sedibeng and Hammanskraal, amongst others. Water experts say ongoing water issues in the province can be directly attributed to a combination of ageing infrastructure and the lack of planning for the growing population of the province. Sashin Naidoo reports

Police confirm suicide of Gauteng man implicated in Madlanga Commission

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