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Former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli has told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that the independence of the National Prosecuting Authority must be protected, even while maintaining cooperation with the government. Pikoli says his approach was always based on tactical flexibility, sharing information where necessary without compromising the NPA's constitutional independence. Pikoli also recalled a meeting with several ministers where concerns were raised about prosecutions linked to apartheid-era activities. He says some feared that pursuing certain cases could trigger renewed calls to prosecute former liberation movement members for actions before 1994. Let's briefly listen to the testimony of former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli. 

Suspended SAPS Organized Crime Head Richard Shibiri says he did not get himself involved but was tasked by General Shadrack Sibiya to find out what charges Katiso KT Molefe was arrested on. Shibiri was responding to Evidence Leader Lee Seegels-Ncube's question on his invoment in the arrest of Katiso KT Molefe whilst he was on leave and off duty. 

Member of the public Samkelosi Mlotshwa has told the Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Allegations of Corruption, Infiltration and political Intereference that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was involved in his torture after he was arrested for alleged kidnapping of Stanger businessman Zacharia Desai. 

Three people have been killed and four others wounded in a mass shooting in Kalksteenfontein near Bishop Lavis on the Cape Flats. The shooting incident follows another incident in which two people were killed in the same area earlier this week. Police spokesperson  Brigadier Novelwa Potelwa explains 

Member of the public Kishene Chetty has told the Ad Hoc Committee investigating criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system that he was dragged to court over matters or cases that were not registered with the court. Responding to Evidence Leader Advocate Norman Arendse, Chetty said he has been harassed several times by law enforcement. 

Police in KZN are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following an incident at a fuel station near a mall in Westville, where one person was found dead inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds and another was found dead after he reportedly got out of the vehicle and fell to death as he allegedly attempted to jump over a wall. Police's preliminary investigations revealed that the BMW vehicle was fitted with cloned number plates. The driver of the BMW vehicle surrendered and was arrested. Two firearms were found inside the BMW vehicle. KZN police spokesperson Col. Robert Netshiunda

Lieutenant-General Francinah Ntombenhle Vuma has told the Ad Hoc Committe investigating criminal infiltration, corruption and political interfernce in the justice system that Publlic Works kept on demanding millions for an inhabitable building. The Telkom Towers were purchased in 2016 for nearly R700-million to serve as the headquarters for the South African Police Service in Pretoria. Speaking to evidence leader Lerato Vilakazi, Vuma says only R10 million was spent on the work done on the building

Western Cape police have launched a murder and attempted murder investigation following a fatal shooting incident in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain, on Tuesday afternoon. This was after three people were shot and fatally wounded. Police say the deceased have been identified as a 39-year-old woman, a 29-year-old man, and a 36-year-old man. A 15-year-old girl was among those who were shot during the incident; she sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that an unknown grey vehicle stopped in front of the residence. Three unidentified males, whose faces were concealed with balaclavas, allegedly entered the house and opened fire on the occupants before fleeing the scene. Western Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Andrè Traut explains 

Chief Electoral Officer IEC Sy Mamabolo has announced a special voter registration weekend will be on 20 and 21 June 2026. Mamabolo says this is designed to make it easier for eligible South Africans to register or update their details closer to where they ordinarily reside. Mamabolo says once the voting date has been announced, voters must vote at the voting station where they are registered. Mamabol says There's no legal provision for voting outside your registered station in local government elections (unlike some national setups). was briefing the media to provide an update on preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 Local Government Elections (municipal elections). Chief Electoral Officer IEC Sy Mamabolo briefing the media 

Police say are executing seven warrant of arrests in relation to a R10 million insurance murder for payout scheme today in Limpopo. The arrests are linked to former police Sergeant Rachel Kutumela. All suspects are believed to have taken out life and funeral policies on 10 people who were later murdered. Three arrests have been made this morning. These include two brothers and a sangoma. More arrests are imminent.  Kutumela was arrested in October 2024 while on duty. She has since been dismissed from the SAPS. She is in custody with three others which include her sister, daughter and elder brother. Athlenda Mathe national police spokesperson explains