Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni is set to return to the Madlanga Commission for cross-examination today. Sibanyoni testified last month about his tumultuous business relation with now-late taxi mogul Jothan Msibi. High security has been deployed for his appearance. This comes as part of an ongoing inquiry into allegations of corruption and malfeasance in the taxi industry.
A suspected serial rapist, accused of targeting at least 14 women across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, has been arrested in Nongoma. The 36-year-old man had allegedly fled from court more than 16 years ago. He is now back in police custody, and authorities are working to link him to a string of rape cases dating back to 2010.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has criticised US President Donald Trump's Afrikaner resettlement programme. Lamola accused the US of applying a race-based approach during a speech at the African Diaspora Forum in Washington. He is seeking to engage policymakers and rebuild diplomatic ties between South Africa and the United States.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered an investigation into a company linked to Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama. A video showing Mudzinganyama verbally assaulting women at a Sandton restaurant prompted the inquiry. Creecy has directed the board of the South African National Roads Agency to establish whether engineering and construction company Moriel Infrastructure Group was appointed in accordance with the law.
The family of a missing South African journalist has expressed their concerns and is holding onto government assurances that he will be found. The journalist has been missing for some time, and authorities have assured the family that they are doing everything in their power to locate him.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has made a statement regarding the recent murders in Ekurhuleni, saying that women in South Africa 'should never have to live in fear of men'. This comes as part of a broader effort to address gender-based violence and femicide in the country. The President has urged citizens to work together to create a safer society.
The search for the missing journalist continues, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is also ongoing, with high-ranking officials and businesspeople being called to testify. In related news, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a ninth victim in the Ekurhuleni murders.
Key points
- Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni returns to Madlanga Commission for cross-examination
- Suspected serial rapist arrested after 16 years on the run
- Transport Minister orders probe into company linked to businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama
