JOHANNESBURG - A nation's jubilation and triumph on the football field. The SAPS Ad Hoc Committee hears from Shadrack Sibiya and Senzo Mchunu. And the Madlanga Commission resumes.
America here we come!
Bafana Bafana have ended a 16-year wait to return to the Fifa World Cup.
South Africa routed Rwanda 3-0 at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday to finish top of Group C and qualify for the first time since 2002.
The last time Bafana played in the global spectacle was in 2010, when South Africa hosted the tournament.
Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa’s goals made sure Hugo Broos's men secured their place at next year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US.
'The President was jogging, not visiting Maumela’
President Cyril Ramaphosa has distanced himself from corruption-accused businessman Hangwani Maumela.
Ramaphosa says he was out walking and had no clue he was in front of Maumela's house until the man introduced himself.
Maumela is a central figure in the multibillion-rand corruption scandal at Thembisa Hospital.
Madlanga inquiry to continue behind closed doors
Proceedings at the Madlanga Commission resumed this week in camera.
Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson said secrecy is crucial to avoid compromising investigations.
He added that once the investigations reach a point where revealing information won’t pose a risk, commission testimonies will be made public.
The commission is probing alleged cartel connections, political interference, and corruption within the SAPS.
Limpopo bus crash claims over 40 lives
A bus carrying Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals plunged down an embankment along the N1 highway near Makhado in Limpopo.
Forty-three people died and at least 49 were injured. The bus was approved to carry 60 passengers but was transporting 91.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered an investigation into the bus company.
This comes after a report by the government found speeding and roadworthiness were major factors in the bus crash.
As families await the repatriation of bodies, and survivors begin to recover, the question remains: How did the bus slip past authorities?
Shadrack Sibiya and Senzo Mchunu give their sides of the story
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya had his say before the Ad Hoc Committee.
He denied any involvement in the investigation into the murder of football star Senzo Meyiwa.
He was also emphatic in his rejection of claims that he is a rogue cop.
“I have never been one in the 37 years I have served in the police. I deny that and they must prove it,” Sibiya told the committee on Tuesday.
Sibiya made way for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to take the stand.
Mchunu denied any links to criminal syndicates and told the commission he did not exceed his power when he disbanded the Political Killings Task Team.