Mkhwanazi and five co-accused are continuing their bid for freedom in a South African court, according to SABC News. The six face charges including murder, robbery and defeating the ends of justice. Their legal fight to secure release remains ongoing as the case proceeds through the justice system.

Since the 2024 general elections in Mozambique, numerous opposition members and journalists have reportedly been abducted or killed. Investigations into these incidents have been largely ineffective, with exclusive reporting indicating that individuals associated with the ruling party Frelimo and Mozambican security forces may be involved in targeting government critics, according to The Elephant.

Julius Mkhwanazi is scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission following allegations of corruption linked to his role at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department. The commission is investigating these claims as part of its broader inquiry into corruption within the department.

National Liberal Party leader and Anzauni Clan Patron Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has questioned the growing opposition narrative that it is automatically Kalonzo Musyoka's time to lead the coalition into the 2027 presidential election. According to KBC, Muli accused the Wiper leader of using Kamba community votes as a bargaining tool to secure political positions, challenging the "Kalonzo tosha" slogan gaining traction within opposition ranks ahead of the next polls.

A former apartheid-era Askari is set to appear in court facing 15 counts of murder, among other charges. The legal proceedings are part of ongoing efforts to address crimes committed during the apartheid era, according to SABC News.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is facing a backlash within the party over chaos surrounding its election candidate lists, according to TimesLIVE. Candidates were reportedly left off lists submitted to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), putting the party at risk of losing control of some municipalities. The blunder has sparked internal criticism of Mbalula, known as 'Boss', over his handling of the selection process.