Idac’s Andrea Johnson grilled over Crime Intelligence probe
Idac head Andrea Johnson faced sharp questioning at the Madlanga commission over the investigation that led to the June 2025 arrests of Crime Intelligence divisional commissioner Dumisani Khumalo and six others, including admitting she authorised a preliminary probe in January 2025 based on an affidavit that a commissioner said provided no clear legal basis for it. Johnson also withdrew and apologised for calling accused officer Dineo Mokwele’s appointment a “token appointment” after a commissioner challenged Idac’s assessment of her qualifications, though she maintained the appointment could still form part of a broader corruption scheme.
Iran flew IRGC commanders and missile gear to Houthis in Yemen
Iran transferred 10 to 21 IRGC personnel, including senior commanders, along with missile- and drone-related equipment and gold, to Yemen’s Houthis on a Mahan Air flight on 13 July, according to four sources including Yemen’s information minister. The commanders reportedly travelled to support Houthi operations and provide training on new missile systems, with the plane diverting to Houthi-controlled Hodeidah after Saudi-backed government forces struck the airport at its original destination, Sanaa.
DIRCO rejects ICC petition
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has slammed an approach by two Ghanaians to the International Criminal Court over xenophobia in South Africa. The petition to the ICC alleges that attacks on foreigners are “widespread and system” and calls for an investigation into whether crimes against humanity are taking place. DIRCO spokesman Chrispin Phiri said that this was opportunistic and that South Africa’s legal framework was able to deal with the alleged offences.
Ex-minister asked for R300,000
Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is alleged during her tenure to have through an intermediary asked a former military contractor for R300,000. The contractor, Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, was testifying in Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial, where she is accused of soliciting some R4.5 million in kickbacks between 2016 and 2019. She denies the charges.
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal depends on Israel recognition
President Donald Trump has said that a deal between the US and Saudi Arabia for the latter to develop nuclear energy is contingent on Saudi recognition of Israel. The proposed deal would prohibit uranium enrichment, and would be strictly for civilian applications. Saudi Arabia been receptive to recognising Israel, though on condition that a Palestinian state is established. It has not responded to Trump’s remarks. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Saudi recognition by joining the Abraham Accords “would be an historic leap forward for peace in the Middle East”.
[Sources: The Citizen, Reuters, News24,BBC]