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ANC chief whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli, says they have opened a case of fraud against the company of DA MP, Mark Burke at the Cape Town Police station. This relates to the Reserve Bank's investigation into Kastelo, a fintech company that Burke founded. The charges relate to contraventions of the country's exchange control regulations, regarding transactions to the value of four billion rand. The DA earlier this week removed Dr Burke from serving on finance portfolios. Burke has said he previously served as chairperson of the broader Kastelo group, but resigned in 2024, to pursue politics. Ntuli says they decided to lay criminal charges so that the allegations are placed before the relevant authorities. ANC chief whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli explains

Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress and MP, says retired General Lincoln had no ulterior motives. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Adams says Lincoln was passionate about stopping gang violence and cleaning up the police. He says Lincoln told him to walk away from certain matters. Adams acknowledges the consequences of his testimony, but insists Lincoln acted with good intentions and wanted to help fight crime..

Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress and MP, says General Lincoln had information beyond the official letter. Adams told the Madlanga Commission that Lincoln appeared to know about Minister Senzo Mchunu’s plans to clean up. Adams says he did not question how Lincoln obtained the information, because of the respect he had for him. He says some information was considered above his level, and he did not want to reveal more details.

Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress and MP, says he needed the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption to succeed. Adams told the Madlanga Commission he did not initially view a late-night visit to his home as seriously improper. He says officials wanted his affidavits changed. Adams admits he was willing to overlook some concerns to help secure cases before court, but says he later raised the matter.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has formally withdrawn fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo, Brigadier Dineo Mokwele and five others in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. The group was arrested in June last year and charged over the alleged irregular appointment of Mokwele. The decision to withdraw the charges follows evidence and developments before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that appeared to undermine the State’s case. Kaizer Kganyago is NPA's National Spokesperson