RC 260825702Joanne Joseph
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
A crime-focused edition examined the Madlanga Commission’s cartel links, while a major interview explored organised crime’s reach across South Africa and the world.
- 17:23
WhatsApp messages presented at the Madlanga Commission suggested payments between Jotham Msibi and Hangwani Maumela, including transactions ranging from R300,000 to about R1.3 million.
- 16:17
Investigative journalist Karen Dolly said organised crime has saturated South African sectors including mining, farming, food, transport, housing and entertainment, often through state complicity.
- 17:24
Vusimuzi Matlala struggled to explain WhatsApp payment records totalling about R3 million, while commissioners rejected his claim that he could not remember what the transactions were for.
- 15:10
Brown Mohotzi’s fourth bail bid faced opposition after the state alleged he planned to disguise himself as a correctional official and escape from court cells.
- 16:38
Sia Kolisi was confirmed fit to captain the Springboks against New Zealand on Saturday, with Paul de Villiers dropping out of the match-day 23.