In case you missed it: Mbenenge escapes impeachment | Concerns linger about Amapanyaza training | Another arrest in DJ Warras case

2026-01-31 - 18:06

In the news today, the Judicial Conduct Tribunal found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge not guilty of gross misconduct. Meanwhile, there are still concerns about the training of AmaPanyaza after they were officially declared peace officers. Then, the corruption case against Malusi Gigaba has been postponed to allow the matter to be enrolled at the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. Weather tomorrow: 1 February 2026 The South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecast thundershowers over many parts of the country. Get the full weather forecast here. Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge escapes impeachment Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. Picture: Gallo Images The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge not guilty of gross misconduct, gross incompetence and gross incapacity. However, he was found guilty of a lesser offence, which will not lead to his impeachment. “It is the finding that Mbenenge is guilty of a degree of misconduct that does not amount to gross misconduct in that he, at a place of work and during working hours, initiated and subsequently conducted a flirtatious relationship with Mengo through a series of WhatsApp messages exchanged between them.” CONTINUE READING: Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge escapes impeachment Concerns still linger about Amapanyaza training after they’re declared peace officers New crime prevention wardens took part in a parade at Tsakane Stadium, in Ekurhuleni, in June 2023. Picture: Michel Bega Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens, also known as AmaPanyaza, were officially declared peace officers on Friday. But not everyone is pleased. The announcement that the AmaPanyaza can now assist the police in their operations was made by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on Friday. However, there are still concerns about whether the Amapanyaza officers are properly trained to take part in law enforcement operations. CONTINUE READING: Concerns linger about Amapanyaza training after they’re declared peace officers Mozambican national arrested in connection with DJ Warras’ murder Former 5FM presenter and Cliff Central jock, Warren Stock, popularly known as “DJ Warras. Picture: Instagram A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock. According to Brigadier Brenda Muridili, the Mozambican national was arrested during a Crime Intelligence-led take-down operation in Marathon informal settlement in Primrose at 8pm on Friday night. The suspect will appear before a court on Monday, 2 February 2026, facing charges of murder and contravention of the Immigration Act. CONTINUE READING: Mozambican national arrested in connection with DJ Warras’ murder Corruption case against Gigaba moved to High Court Malusi Gigaba. Picture: Gallo Images The corruption case against Dr Malusi Gigaba, together with former Transnet executives Anoj Singh, Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, and Thamsanqa Jiyane, has been postponed to allow the matter to be enrolled and heard in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. On Friday, the state confirmed on record the service of the notice of trial and indictments on the accused. The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) formally added Gigaba as the fifth accused in the corruption case on 18 November 2025. CONTINUE READING: Corruption case against Gigaba moved to High Court Deputy minister steps in to house Mpumalanga woman and grandchildren after floods Department of Social Development, Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks. Picture: Gallo Images/Ziyaad Douglas The Department of Social Development (DSD) had to intervene to prevent an older person and her two grandchildren from becoming homeless after their house collapsed during heavy rains in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga. Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks was sent to the province following reports that the elderly person, who heads a household of five, had lost her home. According to the department, the family’s house collapsed during heavy rainfall in Acornhoek. CONTINUE READING: Deputy minister steps in to house Mpumalanga woman and grandchildren after floods Yesterday’s news recap READ HERE: Bester moved to eBongweni prison | Malema defends lifestyle | Israeli diplomat sent packing