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The NPA says alleged Tembisa Hospital looting kingpin Hangwani Maumela will face criminal charges over tender fraud allegations. This follows a High Court order- to forfeit around 326- million rand in assets- which include properties in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal and luxury vehicles allegedly bought with proceeds from Tembisa Hospital Contracts. Over two-billion Rand for PPE and hospital services was looted during the COVID19 pandemic allegedly by three syndicates including the Maumela syndicate. The investigation was launched after whistle blower Babita Deokaran who worked for the Gauteng Health Department was killed in august 2021. NPA spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago says law enforcement agencies are working to bring the case to court. Foster Mohale is national health department spokesperson

IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson has told the Madlanga Commission she received a death threat shortly before the arrest of Lieutenant-General Shadrack Khumalo and his co-accused in June 2025. Johnson says the threatening message warned her and members of the investigation team to "get body bags ready." She says it was the first death threat she had received in her career as a prosecutor. The matter was referred to the National Prosecuting Authority's Risk and Security Division, but investigators were initially unable to trace the sender because the message came from an unregistered "burner" phone. Johnson also revealed that days before the threat, an unknown man approached her and her daughter outside their home in what she believes may have been a related incident. She says security measures remain in place to protect her, her family and colleagues, while the investigation continues.

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

South Africa and Namibia are set to strengthen ties as leaders meet in the 4th Session of the South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission. Ministers from both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen co-operation. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the relationship between South Africa and Namibia is a special one. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor Henning Melber, Analyst and Senior Advisor at the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden.

More than 300 undocumented migrants have now been arrested in Limpopo. This as officials from the police, Home Affairs and the Hawks conduct a multidisciplinary operation to deal with illegal immigration. Police have set up roadblocks across the province including the Capricorn District where some commuters have abandoned their vehicles. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the province's Acting police commissioner, Major General Jan Scheepers,

The North West government has expressed profound sadness and extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of two young initiates who tragically lost their lives during the 2026 winter initiation season. One initiate died at a registered initiation school in Bodibe Village, while the other died at an illegal initiation school in Khuma. Authorities have since closed the illegal school and rescued 41 initiates, who were taken for medical treatment. Nationally, at least 43 initiates have died, while authorities have opened 116 criminal cases and shut down dozens of illegal initiation schools this year. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Northwest Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs spokesperson Thebeetsile Keameditse

The Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has raised concerns over the low compliance of spaza shops with licensing and food safety regulations across Gauteng. Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka says municipalities are struggling to enforce health and business laws because of a severe shortage of Environmental Health Practitioners. The Public Protector office, today released the findings of an investigation into the enforcement of food safety and hygiene regulations in Gauteng's informal food sector. The probe follows a series of incidents across the country in 2024, when children died after allegedly consuming contaminated food bought from spaza shops. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Gauteng Government spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga

City Power says is responding to a major network failure at the Orlando Switching Station, leaving thousands of customers across southern and western Johannesburg without electricity. The power utility says the outage was triggered by a burnt pole-mounted transformer at Eikenhof, followed by a secondary fault on a breaker supplying the switching station. Areas served by the Reuven, Lenasia and Hursthill service centres are affected. City Power says restoration teams are assessing the damage, with no estimated restoration time available yet. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to City power spokesperson Isaac Mangena

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer Adrian MacKenzie and former EMPD officer Kersha-Leigh Stols have each been granted R5,000 bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. The pair face charges linked to the alleged unlawful raid on a Johannesburg property where precious stones worth nearly R15 million were seized. Charges against private security boss Etienne van der Walt have been withdrawn. Two other suspects remain at large, while a sixth suspect has since died. Sakina Kamwendo to SABC reporter Horisane sithole

The Madlanga Commission has heard that a junior investigator from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, or IDAC, assisted in collecting police dockets linked to the National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and MP, Fadiel Adams investigation. Senior IDAC investigator Colonel Brian Padayachee testified that WhatsApp messages dated the 6th of December 2024 indicate investigators were already at the Police Inspectorate regarding the dockets. However, Padayachee told the commission he did not instruct investigator Rapetsu to retrieve the files and could not explain how Rapetsu knew they were there. He said only Rapetsu could answer who directed him to the Inspectorate. The commission is probing the handling of sensitive police investigations and alleged interference in high-profile cases.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal team has argued at the High Court in Cape Town that misconduct without evidence of acting in bad faith, does not automatically equate to impeachment. The President wants the Parliamentary Impeachment Committee process suspended pending the review of the Section 89 Independent Panel report, that found that he has a prima facie case to answer over the Phala Phala matter. The committee is the result of a May Constitutional Court ruling that the National Assembly acted irrationally when it voted against the implementation of the report and that impeachment proceedings should be instituted against the President. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Lawson Naidoo the executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal team has argued at the High Court in Cape Town that misconduct without evidence of acting in bad faith, does not automatically equate to impeachment. The President wants the Parliamentary Impeachment Committee process suspended pending the review of the Section 89 Independent Panel report, that found that he has a prima facie case to answer over the Phala Phala matter. The committee is the result of a May Constitutional Court ruling that the National Assembly acted irrationally when it voted against the implementation of the report and that impeachment proceedings should be instituted against the President. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC news Parliamentary Reporter, Zalene Merrington

The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala is today leading a departmental operation to reclaim illegally occupied and hijacked state-owned properties in Mogale City, Gauteng. This is part of the Department's Operation Bring Back (OBB) campaign and Deputy Minister Zikalala is conducting site visits to several illegally occupied and hijacked state properties.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala.

SAFA Vice-President Linda Zwane says the death of former Bafana Bafana player Jayden Adams has plunged South African football into profound shock and grief. Speaking at Adams' memorial service, he described the 25-year-old as a beacon of hope, a humble young man and an exceptional football talent whose promising career was cut short. Family, friends, government officials, teammates and supporters have gathered in Stellenbosch to celebrate the life of the late Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Jayden Adams. He was found dead at a residence in Cape Town last weekend.The memorial service, honouring the life of the late Bafana Bafana star, is currently underway in Stellenbosch. It is one of two services taking place in Adams' hometown today. The 25-year-old died in Cape Town over the weekend. Zwane addressing the mourns had this to say

Former Police Minister and current ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has denied any involvement in Truth and Reconciliation Commission-related investigations during his tenure as police minister. Testifying before the TRC Inquiry, Mbalula said he had no authority over TRC investigations or prosecutions and never influenced decisions involving those cases. He told the commission he never attended meetings, received briefings, or consulted with victims' families on TRC matters. Mbalula was earlier testifying before the inquiry about the handling of apartheid-era TRC-referred cases as Minister of Police, a position he held from March 2017 to February 2018.

The Madlanga Commission has postponed alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's testimony to 1 September 2026, after granting his legal team's application for a postponement. Matlala's lawyers argued that compelling him to testify before the commission would undermine his Section 35 constitutional rights as an accused person, ahead of his attempted murder trial, which is due to begin next week. The commission accepted the application, delaying his appearance until after the criminal proceedings have progressed. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Private Investigator Mike Bolhuis

INTRO: "ELECTION WEDNESDAYS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE IEC". The Electoral Commission is reinforcing its message on the voter registration process as a final call to eligible citizens ahead of the second voter registration weekend. Following the 2nd and final Weekend Registration on the 1st and 2nd August 2026, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is expected to gazette the election date, which will result in the closure of the voters' roll. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the IEC Assistant Manager for Civic and Democracy Education, Mmakgabo Ramatlhodi

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says his meeting with King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and King Ndamase reaffirmed the deep historical and cultural ties between Zimbabwe and South Africa. Speaking after the talks in Harare, Mnangagwa says traditional leaders remain central to preserving Africa's heritage and promoting peace and unity. The meeting also focused on migration challenges facing the region, with the Zimbabwean leader saying his country remains committed to working with its neighbours through dialogue, mutual respect and stronger regional cooperation to achieve shared prosperity. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Specialist Correspondent, Sophie Mokoena.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has on Tuesday visited the Nazareth Baptist Church in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, following the wall collapse that left 12 people injured, with four still in hospital. The Minister extended his sympathies to those affected and met church elders at the site. Macpherson says the church has agreed to a Council for the Built Environment investigation into the cause of the collapse before construction resumes. He has also pledged to work with the church and built-environment stakeholders to strengthen construction standards, improve building safety and help prevent similar incidents in future.

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has told the TRC Cases Inquiry that he still wants the truth about the murders and disappearances of anti-apartheid activists. Cele says the urge to know who killed Victoria Mxenge and many others has never faded, adding that uncovering the truth would bring comfort to affected families. He also told the commission he was arrested almost every week after Mxenge's killing and was eventually instructed by his underground commander, which was Mr Jacob Zuma at the time, to leave South Africa because he had become a target for elimination.

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has dismissed Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Nation for the second time in less than a year. The King has appointed Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza, formerly the deputy Traditional Prime Minister, to the position. Chiliza will serve as the King's principal traditional adviser and coordinate the affairs of the Traditional Prime Minister's Office. The King has urged the Royal House and traditional leaders to support the new appointee. For an analysis Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Cultural Analyst Professor Musa Xulu...

More than one-thousand suspects have been arrested across the Free State during police's Operation Shanela. Free State police says the multi-disciplinary operation included inspections of liquor outlets, scrapyard's, second-hand dealers and informal businesses. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Free State police Spokesperson, Mahlomola Kareli....

Police say work is underway to obtain a full extradition request to have triple murder accused Ndodana Tshuma extradited to the United Kingdom. Tshuma's matter relating to the possession of an unlicensed firearm as well as his extradition case have been postponed to July 22 in the Johannesburg Magistrates court.The 45 year old Zimbabwean national is accused of killing his 42-year-old wife, Nothabo Tshuma and their daughters, 15-year-old Natalie and five-year-old Nala, at their home in the UK. He was arrested in Kensington, east of Johannesburg on Friday. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Repoter Lerato Makola

Former acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Lesetja Mothiba has told the TRC Cases Inquiry he never oversaw, directed or interfered in investigations into apartheid-era TRC cases. Mothiba says the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation operates independently of the SAPS, reports to the Police Minister and Parliament, and has a ring-fenced budget beyond the National Commissioner's control. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry, probing alleged efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

The head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, Advocate Andrea Johnson, has been rushed to hospital. She was due to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday. Johnson is facing a range of allegations including claims of interfering in investigations related to a complaint against suspended Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan. The commission has now adjourned its proceedings to tomorrow when a new witness will testify. To discuss this further Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Security Strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile

Several flights were delayed, and others may be diverted at OR Tambo International Airport this morning after thick fog reduced visibility, disrupting operations. Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says the conditions had caused low visibility, affecting arrivals and departures. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Head of Operations at OR Tambo Air Traffic Navigation Services, Dhipak Lalla

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Social Development to urgently investigate what it describes as a growing crisis of fathers being denied access to their children and the impact this has on children, families and society as a whole. ATM says South Africa is confronted with a silent crisis that receives far too little attention from policymakers and legislators and that parliament can no longer afford to remain silent while children are being denied meaningful relationships with their fathers. Today on the Sunday morning discussion we put the spotlight on this important conversation with Zama Ntshona, ATM National Spokesperson together with Family Lawyer, Frederick Manga...

Gauteng police have arrested over 70 alleged illegal mining suspects in Mohlakeng during a multidisciplinary operation. The police have impounded two motor vehicles, seized more than 20 generators, and confiscated over 100 bags of gold-bearing material. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Fred Kekana....

The Madlanga Commission has heard allegations that the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, asked former journalist and now AfriForum spokesperson Barry Bateman to source a document relating to a criminal complaint against suspended Deputy Crime Intelligence head, Major General Feroz Khan. The complaint stemmed from a case of common assault and intimidation opened by Crime Intelligence officer Brigadier Phetle, who allegedly accused Khan of assaulting her with a pen. Retired Colonel Kobus Roelofse, formerly attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI/Hawks), told the Commission that Khan received the contents of the criminal docket despite being the suspect and therefore not being entitled to access it.

The Madlanga Commission heard evidence from a World Bank anti-corruption expert on Thursday (9 July). Dr Albertus Schoeman testified about the financial disclosure regimes applicable within South Africa's criminal justice system. Schoeman also told the Commission that no full lifestyle audits have been conducted on the leadership of the South African Police Service over the past five years. Meanwhile, the Commission's deadline has been extended, with evidence now expected to conclude by 2 October 2026.

Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga hosted an Unpaid Service Providers Imbizo at the Johannesburg City Hall. The department says the gathering aims to create a structured platform for engagement between the Gauteng Provincial Government and service providers on outstanding invoice payments, supplier experiences with government departments and entities, and broader challenges affecting relations between government and businesses. The initiative seeks to improve communication and payment processes. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mpho Lekalakala unpaid service provider

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs says it will recommend that the national Treasury considers increasing the budget allocation for the Border Management Authority. The committee concluded its two-day oversight visit at the Musina repatriation centre and the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo. The oversight visit focused on assessing border operations and the ongoing repatriation process. Committee chairperson Musa Chabane says the additional funding would strengthen border management operations. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane

More than 60 municipalities have been flagged by National Treasury for defaulting on payments to service providers for years, accumulating billions in debt to Eskom and water boards, and failing to pay workers' pension contributions amounting to R1.43bn. National Treasury says the aim of its action is to ensure fiscal discipline among local authorities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Councillor Lesetja Dikgale, SALGA Chairperson for Municipal Finance and Fiscal Policy Working Group.....

US President Donald Trump has told NATO that the ceasefire deal with Iran is "over" and he don't want to engage with Tehran. Speaking in the Turkish capital Ankara, ahead of a NATO summit, Trump blasted the Iranian leadership, with a string of derogatory terms. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to International Relations Expert, Dr Charles Sinkala,

Electoral Commission calls on South Africans to comment on draft electoral code of conduct countering disinformation. The Electoral Commission has published the draft Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation in the Government Gazette for public comment, marking an important milestone in safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. The Electoral Code of Conduct on Countering Disinformation seeks to establish clear principles and standards that encourage responsible conduct by all electoral participants and stakeholders. SaIEC Assistant Manager Civic and Democracy Education, Mmakgabo Ramatlhodi

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has gone behind closed doors to hear testimony from Witness M after granting a request for an in-camera hearing. The witness told the commission the evidence contains highly sensitive information allegedly involving heads of state, organised crime syndicates and other powerful figures. Witness M also cited safety concerns for themselves and their family. Commission Chairperson, retired Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says updates on open proceedings will be announced in due course. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC news reporter Canny Maphanga

The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, says investigators have found no evidence that workplace bullying, victimisation or poor working conditions directly caused the deaths of six healthcare workers investigated at five public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal. However, the Ombud says the probe uncovered serious systemic problems that require urgent government intervention. The Health Ombud's Office briefed the media on the findings of its joint investigation into the deaths of healthcare professionals at public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal. The deaths sparked national outrage over working conditions in the public health sector. Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena had this to say during the media briefing. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) in KwaZulu-Natal, its Provincial Secretary, Ayanda Zulu

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has found the City of Cape Town to have violated several sections of the South African Constitution by failure to provide access to water amongst other things in Langa and Khayelitsha townships.

National Treasury says is in a process to temporarily withhold July 2026 funds to 69 municipalities across all nine provinces over persistent financial management failures. Treasury says the move is intended to enforce fiscal discipline, improve accountability and address unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. The affected municipalities allegedly failed to comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act despite repeated support and engagement. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Ntiyiso Consulting Group Chief Advisor, Miyelani Holeni, who is also a Revenue and Local Government specialist,

The Border Management Authority has TODAY addressed a media briefings on the processing and repatriation of undocumented immigrants at a repatriation centre in Musina. Thousands of immigrants have been processed and repatriated in Musina and the centre is still receiving some migrants coming from various parts of the country. Sakina kamwendo spoke to Border Management Authority Spokesperson, Mmemme Mogotsi...

The Madlanga Commission has heard allegations that suspended deputy Crime Intelligence head Major General Feroz Khan used EFF leader Julius Malema to advance his own agenda in Parliament. Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson presented WhatsApp messages containing parliamentary questions that were to be asked by Malema to former Inspector-General of Intelligence, Isaac Dintwe. The Commission heard that the questions, allegedly drafted by Khan, were sent through his close associate, Mohammed "Mo" Sayed, before being passed on to Malema. Chaskalson told the Commission the questions were intended to trap Dintwe into making false statements, which Khan allegedly planned to use to orchestrate his removal.

A Malawian immigrant who had been processed at the Musina repatriation centre and enroute to the Beitbridge border post in Musina, Limpopo, has died. According to information, the immigrant collapsed and died in the bus after complaining of ill health. The undocumented immigrants are being processed outside the border post prior to their repatriation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Rudzani Tshivhase.

One year after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made explosive allegations of corruption, criminal infiltration within law enforcement and political interference in policing. Mkhwanazi alleged that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu unlawfully disbanded the Political Killings Task Team and ordered the seizure of its case dockets. The allegations prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Since commencing its work, the commission has heard testimony from about 80 witnesses, examining allegations of corruption and criminal networks within law enforcement agencies.SABC reporter Sibahle Motha fied this report, Sakina Kamwendo further spoke to Independent security analyst Azaniah Mnisi.

Police watchdog, IPID, believes it has a strong case against the two accused arrested in connection with the alleged 2023 theft of precious metals and stones worth just under15-million rand. Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer Adrian MacKenzie and businessman Etienne van der Walt were arrested by IPID this weekend. The pair appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court earlier today, where their case was postponed to the 16th of July for a bail application. The arrests follow testimony at the Madlanga Commission, where Witness K alleged that she, suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, and four others raided an apartment in Killarney, Johannesburg and removed the precious metals. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter Sashin Naidoo

More buses are expected to arrive at Durban's old drive in today as efforts intensify to clear what is hoped is the last group of Malawian nationals still camped outside the decommissioned temporary repatriation site.Leader of the Malawian community in KwaZulu Natal, Adam Ali, says one bus has already been confirmed, while he is appealing to donors and organisations to help secure four more.The appeal follows the departure of 11 buses carrying more than 700 people on Friday, and another bus that left on Sunday. Ali says about 386 people -that mostly spent the weekend camped outside -are still waiting to be transported to Musina before being repatriated to Malawi.

A clean up operation has been conducted outside the repatriation site in Epping (in Cape Town) where thousands of undocumented migrants spent the past week seeking voluntary repatriation. The site at the Home Affairs and Refugee Centre is now closed. The undocumented migrants have been transported to Musina over the past few days, before they'll cross the border to go to their home countries. A few hundred undocumented migrants have been moved to a field near the Epping site. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Mlamli Maneli.

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Bongiwe Zwane once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

Today marks two years since the executive members of South Africa's Government of National Unity took the oath of office at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, in a ceremony presided over by former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. The GNU was formed after the 2024 general elections, when no political party secured an outright majority, ushering in a new era of coalition governance. Political analysts say the GNU has delivered mixed results, but remains one of the most significant shifts in South Africa's democratic history. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu Director of the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University.

The death toll from the Ratanda service delivery protest in Heidelberg, Gauteng, has risen to two. Prolonged water shortages sparked the protest leaving several other people injured and hospitalised. The family of the first victim 23-year-old Katleho Mokoena alleges that he was shot multiple times during clashes between protesters and police. It is alleged the protesters went on the rampage on Wednesday using burning tyres to block entrance and exit to the township. Police fired rubber bullets in an attempt to disperse the crowd. Police watchdog IPID has launched an investigation into whether police acted within the law. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC News reporter Thato Letsaba

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has welcomed the peaceful protests held across the country on 30 June. The demonstrations, organised by the civic movement March and March and more than 20 other civil society organisations, called for the removal of undocumented foreign nationals and stricter enforcement of immigration laws. Cabinet also commended the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure for ensuring the protests remained peaceful and praised the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, chaired by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, for its comprehensive approach to managing migration as announced by the President. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political and Economic Risk Analyst, Marisa Lourenço

Alleged cartel member and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission next Tuesday. Matlala is at the centre of allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration within law enforcement agencies being investigated by the Commission. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says security arrangements for Matlala's appearance will not be disclosed publicly, but has assured that all necessary measures are in place. Matlala's appearance comes after the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court rejected an agreed eight-year plea and sentencing deal in the R228-million Medicare24 SAPS tender fraud case, proposing instead a 12-year direct prison sentence. For a legal perspective, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to legal analyst Mpumelelo Zikalala