RC 260928SAfmSakina Kamwendo
Monday, 28 September 2026
Mass shootings, illegal firearms and gender-based violence dominated the bulletin, alongside major developments at the Matlanga Commission and a probe into a Tembisa murder.
- 12:02
The Matlanga Commission ordered criminal charges against former Crime Intelligence deputy head Major General Feroz Khan after rejecting his postponement and finding his subpoena non-attendance a flagrant disregard.
- 12:15
At least 28 people were killed in weekend shootings in Gauteng and the Western Cape, with Gun Free South Africa demanding investigations into the firearms and ammunition used.
- 12:28
A joint national inquiry into South Africa’s response to gender-based violence began in Johannesburg, focusing on reporting, victim support, investigations, pre-trial processes and accountability until 2 October.
- 12:38
Police identified a person of interest after a 23-year-old woman was robbed and shot on her way to work in Tembisa, while ruling out links to other Ekurhuleni killings.
- 12:49
The Commission heard taxi-industry messages referencing suspects, alleged support for izinkabi and unpaid legal fees, including a demand for R250,000 from an attorney.