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FILE: Thabiso Zulu at the Moerane Commission of Inquiry. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN

Moerane commission of inquiry

Sindiso Magaqa’s friend and whistleblower Thabiso Zulu shot in KZN

By Nkosikhona Duma

KZN police said they are trying to locate Zulu as they investigate a case of attempted murder after he was shot in the arm during an ambush on Saturday night.

  • FILE: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala in the provincial legislature on 22 May 2019. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Moerane report action plan to be made public by October - Zikalala

    The commission investigated the high number of political killings that plagued KwaZulu-Natal in recent years.

    1137 days ago
  • FILE: Advocate Marumo Moerane. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN

    Moerane report: Being a councillor opens individual up to patronage network

    This is one of the findings made in the 423-page report compiled by the commission that probed political murders.

    1422 days ago
  • KZN Premier Willies Mchunu (C) at a media briefing after officially tabling the Moerane Commission report in the KZN legislature on 20 September 2018. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN

    Moerane report: Tender system root cause of KZN political murders

    The commission's report was made public in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature on Thursday, where Premier Willies Mchunu called for a collective effort in dealing with the killings.

    1423 days ago
  • A resident passes the Russia, or R Block, of the Glebelands hostel, allegedly a haven for hitmen who operate throughout the province of KwaZulu-Natal in 2017 in Durban. Picture: AFP.

    KZN activist: Glebelands hostel remains centre of political killings

    With the Moerane Commission report on KZN political killings expected to be released on Thursday, an activist from the infamous Glebelands remains a hotspot for these killings.

    1423 days ago
  • FILE: The Moerane Commission of Inquiry is investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN.

    Mchunu to present Moerane Commission report into KZN political killings

    The KwaZulu-Natal premier will present the report in the provincial legislature on Thursday.

    1423 days ago
  • KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu. Picture: @kzngov/Twitter

    KZN Premier Mchunu has 21 days to study Moerane report on political killings

    The commission investigated murders that have taken place in KwaZulu-Natal since 2011 including deaths at the notorious Glebelands hostel.

    1523 days ago
  • FILE: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu. Picture: @kzngov/Twitter.

    Willies Mchunu receives final Moerane Commission report

    The commission probed the killings that have rocked the province since 2011 amid reports that the crimes were politically motivated.

    1523 days ago
  • Cyril Ramaphosa in Durban ahead of Africa Day celebrations. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN.

    Ramaphosa: KZN political killings tarnishing Mandela's vision for unity

    President Cyril Ramaphosa used part of his address to reflect on what Nelson Mandela would say about the increasing number of killings in KZN.

    1542 days ago
  • FILE: The Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi outside Durban. Picture: Gallo Images

    Glebelands hostel murder suspect expected in court

    The suspect was arrested on Sunday during police patrols at the notorious hostel, where he was found in possession of a gun and ammunition.

    1601 days ago
  • SAPS officials are concluding its oral presentations at the Moerane Commission as it faces allegations of complicity in crimes and murders in particular. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN.

    #MoeraneCommission: Poisoning ruled out as cause of Sindiso Magaqa's death

    SAPS Brigadier Bongani Maqashalala reiterated the results of the toxicology tests that Magaqa was not poisoned.

    1615 days ago
  • Lwazi Magaqa (right) at the Moerane Commission of Inquiry into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal on 15 January 2018. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN

    Sindiso Magaqa knew he'd be targeted, says family member

    A relative gave testimony at the Moerane Commission of inquiry on Monday which is currently investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal.

    1670 days ago
  • FILE: National Police Commissioner Khehla John Sitole. Picture: GCIS

    Top cop Sitole praises KZN police for arrest of Glebelands murder suspect

    Mondli Mthethwa has been wanted for his alleged involvement in at least two cases of murder in the hostel, including where a woman was gunned down in her room at the hostel in August last year.

    1686 days ago
  • FILE: The Glebelands hostel in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal. Picture: Gallo Images/City Press/Siyanda Mayeza

    Glebelands murder suspect to face more charges

    The suspect was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

    1690 days ago
  • FILE: The Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi outside Durban. Picture: Gallo Images

    Glebelands murder suspect expected to appear in court

    The 32-year-old man was arrested on Christmas Eve when one unlicensed firearm and rounds of ammunition were found in his possession.

    1691 days ago
  • FILE: The Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi outside Durban in November 2015. Picture: Gallo Images/Daily Dispatch/Sino Majangaza.

    Most wanted Glebelands murder suspect arrested

    A 32-year-old man was arrested in Umlazi on Christmas eve, and was also found in possession of an unlicensed firearm

    1691 days ago
  • A delegation from the Umzimkhulu Municipality at the Moerane Commission of Inquiry in Pietermaritzburg. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN

    Police told who to arrest, Moerane commission hears

    Umzimkhulu Mayor Mphuthumi Mpabanga says that warring factions in the regional ANC are to blame for the killings this year.

    1705 days ago
  • A delegation from the Umzimkhulu Municipality at the Moerane Commission of Inquiry in Pietermaritzburg. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN

    Moerane Commission: 'Factionalism responsible for murders'

    Mphuthumi Mpabanga has unpacked how and when tensions in the Harry Gwala Region began and why the municipality believes warring factions are killing each other.

    1706 days ago
  • FILE: The Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi outside Durban. Picture: Gallo Images

    KZN police make two more arrests linked to Glebelands killings

    The arrests, confirmed late on Thursday, brings to six the number of people arrested since investigations began into suspected political killings at the hostel.

    1710 days ago
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