The South African Police Service (SAPS) has declared Cat Matlala's EMPD 'peace officer' certificate fraudulent, following findings from the Madlanga commission of inquiry. The inquiry revealed that the certificate contained a forged signature and mismatched numbers, raising concerns about its legitimacy.

Mnikelwa Nxele, the suspended Commissioner of KZN Correctional Services, is set to appear in court facing charges of fraud and money laundering. The legal proceedings will address the allegations against him, which have raised significant concerns within the department.

Mnikelwa Nxele, the KwaZulu-Natal Correctional Services Commissioner, has been granted bail set at R50 000 following fraud charges against him. The decision was made on June 24, 2026.

Mkhwanazi has acknowledged that the clearance certificate for Cat Matlala was fraudulent and has criticized the Madlanga commission for what he describes as selective scrutiny. He expressed concerns over the impact of this situation on his reputation, referring to it as a form of character assassination.

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.

Bitou municipality deputy mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges related to alleged violations of environmental regulations.