A police investigation into Emfuleni Local Municipality's R16 million "ghost fleet" scandal has widened, with officers tracing eight additional vehicles to other municipalities and a private company. A supplier accused of fraud, corruption and theft has appeared in court as investigators follow the money trail. According to IOL, authorities are also probing links between the case and murdered whistleblower Martha Rantsofu.

A former principal and an accomplice have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Captain Zwelakhe Ntombela, a police officer in Durban. The two were found guilty of the crime, which has drawn significant attention in the region.

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.

The chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, said on Monday that more than 40 staff members have been dismissed for corruption and financial fraud since he assumed office. In a post on X, he stated that under his leadership, agency personnel living lavish lifestyles are investigated. The comments were reported by Information Nigeria.

An autopsy has revealed that Elizabeth Ngina, a student from Thika Technical Training College, died from multiple stab wounds. Her boyfriend has been arrested as investigations into her death continue, according to Tuko.

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.