The inquest into the disappearance of North West anti-apartheid activist Boiki Tlhapi has been postponed to November 2026 as authorities continue efforts to uncover the truth surrounding his decades-long disappearance. The Mahikeng High Court confirmed that the inquest will resume from 16 to 27 November 2026 following a preliminary hearing held on Monday. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) North West spokesperson Lindiwe Mabasa said the postponement was necessary to allow parties to complete important pre-trial processes. “These include submissions by the…

IDAC Head Andrea Johnson has invoked her right against self-incrimination during her appearance before the Madlanga Commission, saying she could not answer questions related to allegations that she leaked police dockets to Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Feroz Khan. Johnson appeared before the inquiry as part of ongoing investigations into allegations involving law enforcement, intelligence operations and the handling of sensitive police information. During proceedings, she informed the commission that responding to certain questions could potentially expose her to self-incrimination. The…

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused, former lover Witness K, have each been granted R5,000 bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The pair face charges linked to the alleged theft of precious stones worth R15 million from a Killarney property in 2023, in what the State alleges was a police operation staged to conceal the crime. Delivering her ruling, Magistrate Annelese Tlhapi imposed strict bail conditions. “The bail conditions are as follows: the…