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The Madlanga Commission is expected to hear more testimony from organised crime officer, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, on the corruption and tender manipulation in the City of Tshwane and also the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD). #news #MadlangaCommission #FannieNkosi #tender #corruption #CityofTshwane #TMPD Read on tinyurl.com/26ej3897

#MadlangaCommission: Nkosi confronted about sending crime scene photographs of a kidnapping and extortion case to Mr. Lekukela. Nkosi claims they were from media and he was "sharing information." Counsel notes they appear to be police exhibit photographs. Nkosi also confirms sending Mr. Lekukela the Khawula warrant, asking him to notify police if he sees Khawula at pubs in Pretoria. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says municipalities will procure their own water tankers to curb the “water tanker mafia” and strengthen state control over distribution. #news #watermafias #ghosttender #Mashatile #municipalcontrol #servicedelivery Read on tinyurl.com/mr3f7dzx

Trevor, the familiar face outside Westville Girls’ High in KwaZulu-Natal, is cherished for his big smile, high‑fives, and constant positivity. #news #westville #CommunitySpirit #RebuildHope #Trevor #KwaZuluNatal Read on tinyurl.com/ypv5vbd2

#MadlangaCommission: Postponement granted for Commissioner Mkhwanazi's testimony. Originally scheduled for 23 March, now moved to 14 April due to a bereavement in his family (funeral 21 March). Adv. Sello notes that following a funeral of someone so close, there are rituals that must be performed. Mr. Kumalo confirms his state of mind is not correct at present. Commission rises on 24 March, making 14 April the first available slot. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi and Tshwane’s CFO face trouble after evidence showed they tried to secure a tender in the non‑existent Matthew Phosa municipality in Mpumalanga. #news #ghosttender #FannieNkosi #fraud #tswane #mpumalanga Read on tinyurl.com/3rewr522

#MadlangaCommission: Intense exchange as Commissioner accuses Nkosi of lying about his text to Mr. Lekokela three days after DJ Somebody's murder: "why didn't you call him to order?" Nkosi claims he cannot remember the context. Commissioner rejects this, stating that murders outside work are memorable and Nkosi "must know." Nkosi denies being a liar, and the matter is adjourned for him to reconsider. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

#MadlangaCommission: Nkosi clarifies that he and CFO Mnisi have discussed Mr. Sibanyoni—contrary to earlier implication. He admits they have shared videos of Sibanyoni's foundation launch and Nkosi has reported being at Sibanyoni's house. On the "JS" reference, Nkosi insists it refers to General Sibiya (J for "jenene," S for Sibiya), not Sibanyoni. Counsel questions how he knew Mnisi wasn't referring to General Dlamini (whom they call "US"). #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

#MadlangaCommission: Counsel accuses Nkosi of downplaying his relationship with Mr. Sibanyoni—claiming "one or two" meetings when records show 12 visits. Nkosi maintains he has no reason to distance himself from Sibanyoni. On the "JS" issue, Nkosi insists that when Mnisi used "JS," he understood it to mean General Sibiya because they never discussed Sibanyoni together, and it was "a coincidence." Counsel notes the implausibility of this explanation. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

#MadlangaCommission: Counsel confronts Nkosi about telling the Commission yesterday he had only "one or two" meetings with Mr. Sibanyoni, when WhatsApp records show at least 12 visits to his private home between March 2024 and September 2025. Nkosi denies saying "one or two." Also challenges Nkosi's claim that "JS" in chats refers to General Sibiya (initial "J" for "jenene"), calling it false. Nkosi maintains it's his understanding. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

Gauteng motorists are being warned as road spiking incidents rise. Criminals place spikes on highways to force vehicles to stop, creating dangerous situations and posing hijacking risks. Drivers are urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity. #news #crime #safety #Gauteng #roads Read on tinyurl.com/mwk3um5r

Authorities have arrested a suspected cannabis kingpin after seizing drugs valued at over R13 million. The bust is being hailed as a major win against organised crime and drug trafficking. #news #crime #drug #bust #Cannabis Read on tinyurl.com/y35wna6d

#MadlangaCommission: Commissioner concludes Nkosi was "pulling strings" in Tshwane tenders and recruitment processes—using friendships within the municipality to assist applicants rather than going through proper HR channels. Nkosi denies influence, pointing out none of his applicants got jobs: "If I was influencing... they would have got employment." Counsel now turns to Nkosi's relationship with Mr. Sibanyoni. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

A Limpopo hospital has successfully separated conjoined twins, giving a family a new beginning. The surgery is being hailed as a medical triumph and a story of courage, hope, and renewal. #news #conjoined #twins #Limpopo #birth #surgery Read on tinyurl.com/37fsapr2

Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in South Africa are set for March 21. Communities will gather for prayer, family, and festive meals, marking the end of Ramadan with joy, unity, and gratitude. #EidUlFitr #SouthAfrica #Ramadan #religion Read on tinyurl.com/ydf4ywer

#MadlangaCommission: Commissioner concludes that Nkosi's explanation—that he was merely seeking information on job applications—is false. The true explanation is either: (1) Nkosi was using his access to influence appointments, or (2) MMC Morodi was using Nkosi to hide her footprint in influencing applications. Nkosi denies both, insisting she gave him documents "out of wanting to help." Commissioner notes that by sharing internal city job application correspondence, Nkosi was given access to documents that should remain between the city and applicants—documents he had no right to see. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

#MadlangaCommission: Nkosi pressed on why MMC Morodi would send him job applications to follow up—concluding it only makes sense if she knew he had inside access to municipal information. Nkosi acknowledges she knew he had "the ability to get that information." However, he also admits General Dlamini (deputy chief of TMPD) is not involved in recruitment of cleaners, cashiers, or administrative staff—yet Nkosi sent those applications to him anyway. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

#MadlangaCommission: Nkosi confronted about sending job applications for non-Metro Police positions (cleaners, general workers, senior administrative officer) to General Dlamini—who heads Metro Police, not city HR. Nkosi claims he "took advantage" of Dlamini's position in "the umbrella of the city." Received "nothing much" in feedback, yet continued sending applications for months. One applicant was a relative of "mama" whose case involved General Sibiya and Mthakathi. None of the applicants were successful. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

#MadlangaCommission: Nkosi confronted about forwarding JMPD fitness assessment invitation to General Dlamini, thinking it was from Tshwane. When Dlamini corrected him, Nkosi's question "how legit is this?" suggested he suspected irregularity. Counsel argues the parent expected Nkosi to ensure their child's application was processed, and Nkosi was concerned that someone else—not his applicant—had been invited. Nkosi denies this interpretation. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

#MadlangaCommission: Nkosi confronted about forwarding a job fitness assessment invitation to General Dlamini with message "my general, how legit is this?" The invitation summoned applicants to Roodepoort—not Tshwane jurisdiction. Nkosi claims he was verifying legitimacy. General Dlamini responded: "is for the JMPD. It's not for TMPD." Nkosi admits he forwarded without clarifying it wasn't a Tshwane document. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…

#MadlangaCommission: Nkosi admits none of the job applicants he helped were successful. He claims they reported to him individually that they failed because they were "not compliant." Cannot recall if anyone was successful. #Madlanga youtube.com/live/GnQ87_Oro…