RC 260915702Joanne Joseph
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
A sombre episode focused on seven women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni, alleged JMPD criminality, and practical efforts to improve safety, justice and missing-person reporting.
- 16:02
Police expanded the Ekurhuleni investigation to seven women, including a body found in Clayville; five victims remain unidentified and investigators have not confirmed a common perpetrator.
- 16:20
Madlanga Commission testimony alleged JMPD officers were linked to a child kidnapping for a R5-million ransom, while internal investigators described intimidation and blocked complaints.
- 17:46
The NPA ordered charges withdrawn against suspended National Police Commissioner Fani Masemola in the MedClinic 24 matter, citing no reasonable prospect of a successful prosecution.
- 17:20
The Electoral Court questioned the ANC’s failure to press the final submission button for municipal candidate lists, with judges saying the party had provided no proof of technical glitches.
- 17:58
Missing Person South Africa founder Zinchle Tele said her platform creates three to seven missing-person profiles daily, filling a gap while SAPS reporting can take longer.