Businessman Mpho Malema has appeared in court in connection with a R16 million fraud case involving the Emfuleni Local Municipality. According to the state, the municipality paid R16 million for the procurement of 18 vehicles, but the vehicles were never delivered. The allegations against Malema relate to this failed transaction, TimesLIVE reports.

Arrests in South Africa's Emfuleni municipality have been linked to the murder of financial clerk Martha Rantsofu, according to the Sowetan. Investigations into her killing have uncovered widespread corruption schemes within the municipality that she had flagged before her death. The arrests form part of a probe connecting the alleged graft she exposed to her murder, highlighting concerns about the risks faced by whistleblowers in local government and the extent of corruption in the municipality.

Kenyan officials at the National Social Security Fund and a reportedly non-existent law firm are under investigation over an alleged Sh63 million fraud involving land on Lenana Road. According to Kenya Insights, Parliament has twice failed to deliver a coherent report on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' file within three weeks, with the latest draft containing inconsistencies about which seller transferred the property, to whom, and when.

Mkhwanazi has addressed allegations concerning his involvement in systemic criminality and corruption within the EMPD, including issues related to fake police clearances, fraudulent badges, and a R14 million stolen gems heist, during the Madlanga commission hearings.

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate and prosecute officials over the alleged diversion of N33.75 billion meant for cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians. According to The Tide, Falana made the call in a statement issued Sunday, urging the anti-graft agency to collaborate with the Auditor-General for the Federation in probing the missing funds.

Nine individuals have been arrested in Witrantjie in connection with murders related to illegal mining activities. The police conducted the arrests after receiving information about suspects traveling in a minibus taxi, leading to their apprehension.