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• Madlanga Commission Probes Alleged Police Surveillance of Detective Investigating High-Level Organized Crime Figures

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Sergeant Fannie Nkosi faced intense questioning regarding claims that a surveillance operation, purportedly targeting safe houses, was actually used to monitor a fellow officer. Th...

• The R121bn Safety Paradox: Why South Africa’s Massive Police Budget Fails to Curb Violent Crime

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Despite a staggering R121 billion allocation for the 2026/27 financial year, South Africa’s policing model remains critically ineffective against a murder rate of 45 per 100,000. A...

• Suspended SAPS Organised Crime Chief Denies Bribery Allegations During Madlanga Commission Testimony Regarding Crime Cartel

  Published: Mar 12, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Richard Shibiri, the suspended head of the South African Police Service's organised crime unit, has formally refuted claims that he attempted to bribe investigators. Testifying bef...

• Gauteng Crime Head Maj-Gen Shibiri to Face Madlanga Inquiry Over Alleged Cartel Payoffs and "Envelopes" for Bail

  Published: Mar 4, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri, the Gauteng head of police organized crime, is set to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He faces serious allega...