Controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has dropped a bombshell, claiming he met with former police minister Nathi Mthethwa a month before his death. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, Mogotsi alleged that Mthethwa shared his concerns about KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi being a CIA operative. Mogotsi, an alleged Crime Intelligen

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi has dropped a bombshell at the Madlanga commission, alleging that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini were recruited by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Mogotsi, the alleged middleman between suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu and Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, made the stunning claims during his testimony at the commission. Mogo

John Mpe, the Chairperson of the Peter Mokaba Region. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian In a significant development for the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo, John Mpe, the Chairperson of the Peter Mokaba Region, has been vindicated as the party's provincial secretary declared his leadership legitimate. This announcement follows a Special Regional General Council (RGC) meeting, attended by senior officials, including Provincial Deputy Chairperson Florence R

Lt-Col. Kelebogile Thepa By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Lt-Col. Kelebogile Thepa has been reinstated as the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) spokesperson, following her testimony at the Madlanga Commission. The City of Ekurhuleni's decision follows an internal review of the EMPD's communications arrangements and aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the department. Thepa's reinstatement is seen as a corrective go

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Tonny Rachoene. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Limpopo Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Tonny Rachoene has put the province on the map, representing Limpopo with distinction at the 2025 Construction Summit in Boksburg. President Cyril Ramaphosa's message of hope resonated with Rachoene's vision for accelerated infrastructure development in the province. Rachoene's presence at the su

SA President Cyril Ramaphosa and US Pr esident Donald Trump. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian The G20 Summit in Johannesburg is facing an uncertain future as the United States has made it clear that it will oppose the issuance of a Leaders' Declaration, opting instead for a weaker Chair's Statement. This move has dimmed the prospects of a consensus declaration, with the US citing reasons that have sparked controversy. President Donald Trump's decision not to atten