Author: Coceka Magubeni

Education

Mathematics support turns the tide for matric pupils

Two pupils from Bona Comprehensive School in Orlando East, Soweto, have defied the odds by dramatically improving their mathematics and physical science results.... Read more.
Crime warden denied bail
Big Reads, Politics

Amapanyaza converted into peace officers after public protector setback

The Gauteng provincial government has moved to regularise the status of its Crime Prevention Wardens, popularly known as Amapanyaza, following Public Protector Kholeka... Read more.
News

Madlanga commission postponed as witness wants more time to prepare testimony

Proceedings at the Madlanga commission of inquiry were postponed on Friday after a lawyer representing a new witness argued that his client had not been given sufficient... Read more.
Will second coming of Mbeki save the ANC as it seeks to stay in power?
News

Khampepe dismisses Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki recusal applications

Justice Sisi Khampepe has dismissed applications by former heads of state Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki, which sought her recusal as chairperson of the Judicial Commission... Read more.
Matlala's security company reached deal with EMPD
News

KZN Hawks boss Lesetja Senona reveals family links to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona’s wife shares a surname with controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. This was revealed by Senona... Read more.
More details about Magaqa's assassination
Big Reads, News

Witness tells commission how Senzo Mchunu extracted info on Sindiso Magaqa’s killers

A KwaZulu-Natal Crime Intelligence officer has told the Madlanga commission of inquiry that he warned senior police officials of a plot to assassinate prominent... Read more.
Madlanga commission resumes
Big Reads, Politics

‘Senzo Mchunu interfered in cases with political links’: Hawks boss tells commission

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Anthony Gopaul on Monday told the Madlanga commission that Senzo Mchunu, who was put on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa,... Read more.