BCD News, Pretoria (2025)

16/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS | Minister Senzo Mchunu Takes the Stand

Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu has officially taken the oath and begun his testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of political interference.

Mchunu, who has been on a leave of absence since July, faces accusations of unlawfully ordering the disbandment of the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team a move that allegedly obstructed ongoing investigations into politically motivated murders in the province.

15/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Revokes Visas of Six Foreign Nationals Over Charlie Kirk Assassination Posts

The U.S. State Department has revoked visas for six foreign nationals from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and South Africa after they posted comments on social media celebrating or mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Kirk was killed in a politically motivated shooting in Utah on September 10, 2025. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the decision, saying it enforces immigration laws to protect American citizens.

The move has sparked mixed reactions with conservatives applauding the action as a stance for national security, while progressives raise free speech concerns for non-citizens.

15/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Triple Murder in Hout Bay

Western Cape police have launched an investigation after three bodies were discovered inside a vehicle in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, late on Monday night.

The victims, all men, were found inside a silver Hyundai i20 near Holomisa Square, each with gunshot wounds.

The motive for the killings remains unclear, but authorities say they are not ruling out possible links to extortion or organized crime.

13/10/2025

FOUR LIMPOPO POLICE OFFICERS ARRESTED IN MPUMALANGA

Four police officers from Limpopo have been arrested alongside a civilian after allegedly committing a house robbery in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga.

The officers — Sergeant Lesiba Lucky Shogole (40), Constable Malesela Daniel Huma (34), Constable Thapelo McDonald Ledwaba (34), and Constable Nthabiseng Sarafina Senama (34) — are accused of targeting a home occupied by Ethiopian nationals, robbing them of cash and boxes of illicit ci******es.

Authorities say the suspects used three vehicles, including a marked SAPS Golf GTI, a grey Toyota double cab bakkie, and a seven-seater Suzuki/Avanza. Two of the vehicles were seized after it was found their registration numbers had been tampered with using black tape.

Police recovered illicit ci******es worth R1.5 million and R950 000 in cash during the investigation. Two service fi****ms belonging to the arrested officers were also confiscated.

The officers were off-duty and had no official assignment in Mpumalanga at the time of the crime.

All five suspects, including civilian Johannes Komane (29), appeared in the Mashishing Magistrates’ Court, facing charges of house robbery, possession of illicit ci******es, and defeating the ends of justice.

Their case has been postponed to Friday, 17 October 2025, for bail information. All accused remain in custody.

13/10/2025

Parliament Ad Hoc Committee Hearing: Sibiya Takes the Stand

Suspended police General Shadrack Sibiya has taken his seat for the first day of his testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Sibiya faces serious allegations made by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accuses him of defeating the ends of justice. It’s alleged that Sibiya removed 121 dockets from the KZN Political Killings Task Team desk allegedly acting on the instruction of Minister Senzo Mchunu.

13/10/2025

R65 Million Drug Bust at Durban Harbour

In a major midnight operation, SARS Durban Customs has seized suspected narcotics valued at R65 million at Durban Harbour.

Officials discovered 30 bricks of drugs concealed in a refrigerated container aboard a vessel intercepted near the Fairway Buoy, roughly 4km off Durban’s east coast. The ship was escorted to port, where customs officers conducted a thorough inspection and uncovered the illicit cargo.

The drugs have since been handed over to the SAPS Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) for further investigation.

13/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS: 40 Dead, Including Baby, in Tragic Limpopo Bus Crash

A devastating accident has claimed 40 lives including a 10-month-old baby after a bus traveling from Gqeberha to Harare overturned near Makhado on the N1 highway in Limpopo on Sunday evening.

Authorities report that the bus veered off the road before overturning, leaving dozens trapped inside the wreckage. Emergency teams worked through the night to recover bodies and rescue survivors, many of whom have been rushed to nearby hospitals.

Preliminary investigations suggest driver fatigue or mechanical failure may have contributed to the crash. Most of the victims are believed to be Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals returning home.

10/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS: JHB High Court Grants Alleged Crime Kingpin Bail

The Johannesburg High Court has granted alleged crime kingpin, Katiso “KT” Molefe, bail of R400,000, overturning an earlier ruling by the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court that denied him bail.

Molefe faces a string of serious charges, including extortion, intimidation, and racketeering, linked to alleged underworld operations across Johannesburg.

09/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS: SIU raids businessman Hangwani Maumela’s Sandton mansion over Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has conducted a high-profile raid at the Sandton home of businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela, seizing luxury vehicles, designer furniture, and artwork worth over R820 million.

The operation forms part of an ongoing probe into massive tender fraud at Tembisa Hospital, where Maumela is accused of being part of a syndicate that looted more than R2 billion from public healthcare funds.

According to the SIU’s interim report, Maumela’s companies secured R816 million in contracts through fraudulent means including forged documents and manipulated tender processes. Investigators also found that his family trust amassed R2.3 billion linked to these illegal dealings.

The raid was carried out with assistance from officers in Bramley, Diepsloot, and Alexandra, alongside locksmiths and removal trucks. Among the seized assets were multiple Lamborghinis and valuable artworks allegedly purchased with the proceeds of corruption.

The SIU has so far issued 116 disciplinary referrals against implicated health officials and referred four criminal matters to the NPA.

09/10/2025

BREAKING: Chief of Staff to Police Minister says armed men raided his home accuses National Commissioner

Cedrick Nkabinde, Chief of Staff to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, says a group of masked men carrying heavy weapons forced their way into his apartment on Wednesday evening. According to Nkabinde, the intruders told his brother they were acting on instructions from National Commissioner Gen. Fannie Masemola.

Nkabinde is holding a press briefing now to respond to allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In the briefing he warned:
“If anything happens to me, the National Commissioner, General Masemola will be responsible.”

07/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS: The case against controversial businessman Vusimuzi Matlala has been postponed to 11 November.

Alexandra businessman Vusimuzi Matlala appeared before the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court this morning.

The 49-year-old faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.

The postponement follows a request by the State for more time as it awaits approval from the National Director of Public Prosecutions to consolidate other related matters with this case.

06/10/2025

Supreme Court of Appeal Upholds King Misuzulu KaZwelithini’s Rightful Claim to the Zulu Throne

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of King Misuzulu KaZwelithini, affirming him as the rightful heir to the Zulu throne.

This historic decision overturns the Pretoria High Court’s earlier judgment, which had invalidated President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of King Misuzulu.

The ruling brings clarity to the royal succession dispute that has drawn national and international attention.

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