South African police intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo accused suspended deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of blocking critical staff appointments during testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Khumalo stated on Wednesday that Sibiya halted recruitment processes for crime intelligence leadership roles across multiple provinces, severely weakening police operations. This alleged interference created dangerous vacancies while violent crime investigations stalled nationwide.
Khumalo further testified that Sibiya maintained connections to organized crime figures, including Gauteng murder suspect Vusi Mathibela. These claims emerged during the judicial inquiry examining political meddling and corruption within law...
South Africa's suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu named Sithembiso Mshengu his spokesperson effective November 5. This appointment prepares Mchunu for testimony before the Madlanga Commission inquiry into misconduct allegations. President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Mchunu in July 2025 following accusations of interfering with police operations and connections to criminal networks. Mshengu will manage all public communications during these legal proceedings.
Mshengu, a loyal African National Congress ally, previously served in the KwaZulu-Natal provincial legislature and supported Mchunu during internal party disputes years ago. He replaces Kamogelo Mogotsi, who handled media duties after July. Mchunu denies the allegations against...
South Africa's national soccer team will host Zambia in a friendly match November 15, 2025, at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time. Coach Hugo Broos arranged the contest as preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. The South African Football Association confirmed the venue Wednesday. Ticket sales details will follow soon. This fixture marks Bafana Bafana's first appearance in the Eastern Cape province in several years.
Broos finalized his 23-player squad Thursday after initially naming a larger provisional group. Zambia arrives without head coach Avram Grant, who resigned October 29. South Africa currently leads its 2026 World Cup qualifying group. At the...
Tapiwa Felix Chikondo faces fresh criminal allegations following his arrest alongside religious leader Walter Magaya last week. A Zimbabwean court granted Chikondo six hundred dollars bail on Thursday after he made no plea to charges involving vehicle smuggling and fraud. Authorities accuse him of illegally importing a used Japanese Toyota Mark X last year and evading customs duties exceeding three thousand dollars.
Prosecutors allege Chikondo obtained false license plates by exploiting registration details belonging to another citizen. He reportedly paid a clearing agent fifty dollars to secure these plates before transferring the automobile to musician Ti Gonzi for five thousand dollars. Police later seized the vehicle in Mbare after...
Zimbabwean religious leader Walter Magaya spent his 42nd birthday in Harare Remand Prison custody following his arrest last Saturday. Police detained him during a raid at his Waterfalls prayer site where he was fasting. Magaya faces multiple criminal charges including five rape allegations and thirteen fraud counts related to property sales.
Supporters and family members gathered outside the prison facility Thursday to mark his birthday. Visitors arrived in expensive automobiles filling the parking area. Many prayed publicly for his freedom. His wife Tendai, released on bail earlier this week after the same arrest operation, joined relatives at the prison. Their son Walter Junior has temporarily assumed church leadership duties during...
Highlanders face a critical survival match against Manica Diamonds on Saturday at Barbourfields Stadium as both clubs sit level on 37 points with two games remaining in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season. Coach Pieter de Jongh urgently appealed to supporters to fill the venue, emphasizing the team's full availability with no injuries or suspensions despite the unusual Saturday scheduling. The Dutch manager stressed that fan presence provides essential motivation during this tense battle to avoid demotion.
De Jongh acknowledged his squad's difficult campaign after early title aspirations collapsed due to inconsistent performances and internal challenges. Manica Diamonds caretaker coach Tafadzwa Mashiri respected Highlanders'...
Zimbabwean authorities confirmed 92% of laws enacted before the 2013 Constitution have been amended or repealed to align with current constitutional standards. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced this progress during a Mutare workshop, noting the charter has also been rendered in all sixteen officially recognized native languages to expand accessibility while fostering inclusion. These reforms aim to strengthen legal protections and citizen understanding of rights across the nation.
The ministry reported advancing digital systems, with 76% of company registration processes now automated and historical land records undergoing computerization. New legal aid offices opened in eight rural districts, including Binga and Beitbridge...
Zimbabwe's higher education minister urged new teachers to lead national industrial development by blending cultural heritage with practical innovation during Marymount Teachers College's graduation ceremony. Dr Frederick Shava, represented by official Willie Davison Ganda, emphasized that teacher training reforms now prioritize hands-on skills to support economic growth targets. He noted all 19 national teacher colleges updated curricula under the Education 5.0 model, shifting focus toward producing problem-solvers rather than theoretical learners.
Shava highlighted concerns over female dominance in teacher training programs, calling the gender gap in science fields alarming. College principal Martin Mukwazhe reported progress on...
Zimbabwean correctional facilities have ended the exclusive use of distinctive red uniforms for death row inmates following the abolition of capital punishment, marking a significant shift toward rehabilitation. Officials demonstrated the policy change during a Harare Central Prison tour, repurposing the garments for general inmate wear as part of broader reform efforts.
Correctional Services Commissioner Christmas Tarwira emphasized community partnerships with traditional leaders and churches to support prisoner reintegration. Overcrowding remains severe at Harare Central, housing 2,899 individuals against a 1,128 capacity. Tarwira noted that expanded family visitation days and developing parole systems aim to ease pressure while...
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