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Ngizwe Mchunu Files Second Unreserved Apology After Warrant of Arrest Order

Controversial media personality and former radio presenter Ngizwe Mlando Mchunu has submitted a second formal, unconditional apology to the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, in compliance with a contempt of court order.

The apology, filed electronically on 5 June 2026 under case number 2026-099011, follows an earlier public retraction issued to EFF leader Julius Malema. In the document, Mchunu states he "profusely, unreservedly and/or unconditionally" tenders his apology to the court for conduct that resulted in the application.

"I have carefully considered the ramifications of my conduct, in particular, taking into account the influence I command in the Republic of South Africa, it is my duty as a leader to always exhibit an exemplary conduct, such conduct shall include respecting the decisions of this Honourable Court," the statement reads.

Mchunu further expressed remorse, confirming he consulted his attorneys on the orders handed down by Judges Khumalo and Lukhaimane. He acknowledged that "such Court orders are binding and must be obeyed by all persons to whom they apply."

In the final point, Mchunu declared: "I am remorseful for my contemptuous conduct and I further confirm that... I will refrain from issuing any disparaging statements against the Applicant and I will not display any disdain towards this Honourable Court."

The court had issued a suspended 10-day warrant of arrest, conditional on this unreserved apology being published. No arrest has been reported as of Saturday morning.

The matter stems from Mchunu's repeated defamatory allegations against Malema, which the court previously ruled unlawful.

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SIU Yet to Locate Bentley Linked to Tembisa Hospital Scandal

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has not yet found the Bentley Continental GT at the centre of its investigation into alleged corruption linked to Tembisa Hospital.

The SIU confirmed that Omar Motor Den admitted selling the vehicle and that the Bentley currently on its showroom floor is not the one under investigation. The dealership and owner Yusuf Omar have until 9 June to provide documents detailing the sale, ownership history, and current whereabouts of the vehicle.

The SIU has obtained Special Tribunal orders authorising the seizure of the Bentley and initiating contempt proceedings against the dealership and Omar. They are expected to appear before the Tribunal on 3 July 2026.

The vehicle forms part of the SIU's probe into alleged corruption and money laundering at Tembisa Hospital, where more than R2 billion is suspected to have been siphoned off between 2014 and 2022. The case highlights ongoing challenges in recovering assets linked to high-profile corruption investigations.