In a big moment for South Africa, where top politicians have long evaded serious scrutiny, the Hawks executed a search and seizure warrant on the former personal assistant of justice minister Thembi Simelane on Friday 30 August. Simelane however, insists she is not being investigated. Read the full story on Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-09-06-vbs-hawks-raid-polokwane-municipality-seize-evidence-linked-to-justice-minister-thembi-simelanes-coffee-shop-loan/ Reporting

In 2023 I reported on individuals from Bulgaria, wanted in other countries over crime issues, who may be in Cape Town, South Africa. Now it turns out that one of them, Stanislav Stamenov, wanted by Romania for alleged drug trafficking, has indeed been in the South African city – offering personal training services at a Virgin Active gym in a posh suburb. Reporting by: Caryn Dolley Edited by: Joel Seboa Filmed by: Joel Seboa Produced by: Emilie Gambade Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme Support jour