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Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has come under intense questioning at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry over his decision to respond to a 2am call linked to an alleged police success. Commissioners pressed Mkhwanazi on why he rushed to the scene without confirming who was running the operation or whether it was officially sanctioned. Mkhwanazi admitted he acted on information from an informant, saying it was common practice to respond at any hour even without full details. He told the commission he had hoped the EMPD could take over the operation and claim the recovery. However, he conceded that in this case, that never happened, and the operation was not recorded through official police channels.

The firearm case against EFF leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to tomorrow for sentencing. Malema was found guilty of multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, and reckless endangerment of people or property. The incident occurred during the EFF's birthday celebrations at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in July 2018. Both the defense and the state submitted their closing arguments. Jon Gericke spoke to Legal Analyst, Advocate Nthabiseng Dubazana....

The firearm case against EFF leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to tomorrow for sentencing. Malema was found guilty of multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, and reckless endangerment of people or property. The incident occurred during the EFF's birthday celebrations at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in July 2018. Both the defense and the state submitted their closing arguments. Jon Gericke spoke to is Political Analyst, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast

Oil prices have surged, pushing oil prices back above $100 per barrel today after US-Iran peace talks collapsed and Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations in Islamabad broke down with the US delegation blaming Iran's nuclear stance while Tehran accused Washington of shifting demands. The US military enforces a blockade on traffic to and from Iranian ports from today. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to retaliate. For analysis, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to senior researcher and director at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude.

The Information Regulator has raised concern after a growing number of data breaches in the country, demanding greater transparency from Standard Bank. This follows the bank's confirmation that unauthorised access to selected client information was detected in March 2026. The exposed data includes names, ID numbers and company registration details. The regulator says it will closely monitor the bank's response and investigation into the breach. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deborah Lamola, Acting Senior Manager for Security Compromises (POPIA) at the Information Regulator