
NATJOINTS, Commission officials meet following Witness D’s murder
The meeting agreed to enhance the Commission’s security operational plan over next two days.
MONDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2025, 10:51

The meeting agreed to enhance the Commission’s security operational plan over next two days.

The intervention follows formal request from the municipality for assistance to deal with challenges

Her husband a teacher is facing charges of murder and violation of a protection order.

The investigation confirmed deliberate and ongoing abuse of the 90-day visa exemption.

Ngcelwane was part of the first group of the television news journalists in the country.

The organisations approached the Western Cape High Court in April.

Mazaleni says she hopes her triumph will inspire girls from all walks of life

Zingiswa Losi used the event to urge alliance partners to close ranks ahead of the 2026 elections
Home Affairs withdraws 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders after “systematic abuse”
The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn South Africa’s 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian ordinary passport holders, following investigations that found the provision was being deliberately abused by Israeli-linked actors involved in “voluntary emigration” efforts for...

City spokesperson, Selby Bokaba, says teams have been redirected to assist with restoration.

Police say three gunmen allegedly entered the establishment and opened fire on patrons at random.
Justice Minister sends condolences to the Van der Merwe family, friends
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has sent her condolences to the family of Marius van der Merwe, who was shot and killed in front of his family in Brakpan last night.
Van der Merwe was “Witness D” at the Madlanga Commission and had recently testified before the Commission.
“Our...
Justice Minister sends condolences to the Van der Merwe family
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has sent her condolences to the family of Marius van der Merwe, who was shot and killed in front of his family in Brakpan last night.
Van der Merwe was “Witness D” at the Madlanga Commission and had recently testified before the Commission.
“Our thoughts...

Over 90 sexual violence cases have been withdrawn at Bushbuckridge and Nkomazi police stations

At least eleven people were killed in the mass shooting.

Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences and says he will expect a full report.

Eleven people were killed and 14 others wounded in a shooting at a Saulsville drinking establishment

The shooting happened at a drinking establishment at the local hostel in Saulsville, Pretoria
Police launch manhunt for suspects who fatally shot Witness D
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed “Witness D”, who had testified at the Madlanga Commission.
The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, will meet and brief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga on investigations into the murder of Witness D. Madlanga...
President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Van der Merwe family
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offers his deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Marius van der Merwe, who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission.
Van der Merwe was a Brakpan-based security industry member and former Ekhurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department official. He was shot multiple...

At least 10 others were injured in the incident and were taken to the hospital for medical attention