Kimberley, Northern Cape – The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has obtained multiple forfeiture orders in the Northern Cape Division of the High Court in Kimberley, marking a significant step in disrupting organised crime and stripping offenders of the proceeds and instrumentalities of crime.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has, after careful consideration of the available evidence, decided not to enrol the case relating to an alleged road rage incident that occurred in Emmarentia on 19 April 2026 at this stage.
This decision follows a thorough assessment of the evidence currently before the prosecution. It was determined that further investigations are required to ensure that all relevant facts are properly canvassed before a decision to prosecute can be made.
The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on four charges of Contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA. His matter was postponed to 13 May 2026 for further investigations and for him to be joined with 16 others who are charged on the same matter.
These charges are linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract, valued at approximately R228 million, to Medicare 24, a company owned by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court postponed the case against Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to 13 May 2026 for the finalisation of consultations and for him to give instructions to his attorney.
The court granted the state its request to have Matlala detained at Kgosi Mampuru until consultations are completed.
Matlala would be joined by 15 others who are facing charges of corruption, fraud and the Contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, and his co-accused, Ekurhuleni Municipal Manager Kagiso Lerutla, made their first appearance before the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on charges of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice.
Mkhwanazi was arrested in his home on 18 April 2026 while his co-accused was arrested on 19 April 2026 at the OR Tambo International Airport on his way from Cape Town.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentence of life and an additional 23 years’ imprisonment handed down to Vusimuzi Victor Makhaye by the Estcourt Regional Court. This follows his conviction on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, and defeating the administration of justice. The offences arise from the September 2023 murder of his partner, Nosipho Constance Madondo (40).
Kuruman, Northern Cape – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentencing of two brothers in the Kuruman Regional Court for serious sexual offences. On 16 April 2026, the court sentenced Omphile Thamage (29) and Keolopile Thamage (29), both from Bankhara, to life imprisonment each for rape. Omphile Thamage was additionally sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment for attempted rape.
Limpopo, South Africa – A 54-year-old man of Mareis village has appeared in Seshego Magistrates’ Court for a bail application on charges of sexual assault of a 14-year-old minor girl, and he has another matter at Senwabarwana Magistrates’ Court for two counts of rape of two minor girls aged 15 at the time of the incidents.