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.

Phelisile Oubrey Melane, a 55-year-old government official from the Eastern Cape, was arrested and appeared in the Qonce magistrate’s court on charges of fraud, forgery, and uttering. The allegations involve the use of fake qualifications.

‘Cat’ Matlala is set to appear alone in the commercial crimes court on Thursday, as he will be separated from his 16 co-accused in the Medicare 24 Tshwane District case. This development marks a significant change in the proceedings of the case.

A judge has ordered the Knysna municipality to pay a debt despite the lease being deemed invalid, emphasizing that organs of state should not use the courts to rectify administrative errors. This ruling highlights the judiciary's stance on accountability and proper governance in local government matters, according to TimesLIVE.

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.

Alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is scheduled to appear in the Commercial Crimes Court, where a possible plea deal may be discussed. This appearance marks a significant development in his ongoing legal proceedings.