A massive Mandrax operation has been uncovered at a secluded smallholding in Erasmia, west of Pretoria. Police say the suspected laboratory had the capacity to produce up to 800-thousand tablets a day. Two foreign nationals have been arrested, while investigators are now on underway to discover the alleged masterminds behind the operation. Musa Mhlongo reports.

A massive Mandrax operation has been uncovered at a secluded smallholding in Erasmia, west of Pretoria. Police say the suspected laboratory had the capacity to produce up to 800-thousand tablets a day. Two foreign nationals have been arrested, while investigators are now on underway to discover the alleged masterminds behind the operation. Musa Mhlongo reports.

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Mandrax lab with capacity to produce up to 800-thousand tablets a day uncovered in Erasmia

Members of Parliament's Ad Hoc committee, excluding the ANC, have agreed that there is evidence that businessman and self-proclaimed political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, had influence over Senzo Mchunu, the police minister who was placed on special leave in July 2025. Committee members are in the process of compiling their draft preliminary report. The committee was established to investigate concerns over national security. 
Zalene Merrington reports...

Members of Parliament's Ad Hoc committee, excluding the ANC, have agreed that there is evidence that businessman and self-proclaimed political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, had influence over Senzo Mchunu, the police minister who was placed on special leave in July 2025. Committee members are in the process of compiling their draft preliminary report. The committee was established to investigate concerns over national security.&nbsp; Zalene Merrington reports...

There is evidence that businessman and self-proclaimed political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, had influence over Senzo Mchunu - Ad Hoc members

Researchers at the University of the Free State say more could have been done to prevent the Jargersfontein mine dam wall collapse. The disaster claimed three lives and destroyed more than a hundred homes. 11 September marks four years since the tragedy occurred in 2022. According to research Associate, Phia van der Watt - hope was still breathing amongst the Jagersfontein residents in 2023, with the promise of good quality homes and a better future. However, after her last visit in 2025, van der Watt sense that all was lost. Our reporter, Abigail Visagie has the details ..

Researchers at the University of the Free State say more could have been done to prevent the Jargersfontein mine dam wall collapse. The disaster claimed three lives and destroyed more than a hundred homes.&nbsp;11 September marks four years since the tragedy occurred in 2022. According to research Associate, Phia van der Watt - hope was still breathing amongst the Jagersfontein residents in 2023, with the promise of good quality homes and a better future.&nbsp;However, after her last visit in 2025, van der Watt sense that all was lost. Our reporter, Abigail Visagie has the details ..

More could have been done to prevent the Jargersfontein mine dam wall collapse

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City has released more than 170-thousand pages of previously withheld records that could shed new light on what officials knew about the toxic air around Ground Zero days after the attack. The documents point to concerns inside government about asbestos, other contaminants and potential legal liability, even as the public was being reassured about air safety. Mayor Zohran Mamdani says this is only the first release — ending a years-long legal battle over records that survivors and first responders have sought for decades. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City has released more than 170-thousand pages of previously withheld records that could shed new light on what officials knew about the toxic air around Ground Zero days after the attack. The documents point to concerns inside government about asbestos, other contaminants and potential legal liability, even as the public was being reassured about air safety. Mayor Zohran Mamdani says this is only the first release &mdash; ending a years-long legal battle over records that survivors and first responders have sought for decades. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

New York City has released more than 170-thousand pages of previously withheld records that could shed new light on what officials knew about the toxic air around Ground Zero

Mandrax lab with capacity to produce up to 800-thousand tablets a day uncovered in Erasmia

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