Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry at Brigitte Mabandla Judicial College on 18 March, in Pretoria.

- Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, a Gauteng Organised Crime Unit officer, was arrested after a raid on his home uncovered unlicensed ammunition, a state-issued hand grenade, and improperly stored firearms.

- Nkosi is a central figure in the Madlanga Commission investigating links between corrupt SAPS officials and organised crime, accused of being a middleman between crime bosses and senior law enforcement.

- The arrest signifies a major escalation in the commission’s investigation, highlighting potential illegal activities and corruption within certain police units.

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Cyclist Landon La Grange died after a leg amputation.

- The cyclist who had his left leg amputated following a collision with a minibus taxi in Camps Bay on Monday has died.

- Landon la Grange was set to undergo additional surgeries on Tuesday.

- He was a renowned cyclist in Cape Town and well respected among the cycling community.

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Lifestyle audits for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s executive have still not been completed.

- Lifestyle audits for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s executive, promised in 2018, remain incomplete.

- Meanwhile, 24 officials in the Presidency were flagged for suspected undeclared income or hidden assets, with plans to involve external investigators due to capacity issues.

- Of 117 cases referred for investigation, 53 resulted in warnings, seven were finalised with no guilt, and 24 await external investigation, while no cases required criminal referrals.

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Last week, South Africans rushed to fuel pumps ahead of expected price announcement, only to find fuel shortages at many forecourts.

- Rising fuel prices and Middle East supply concerns are driving some South Africans to consider stockpiling petrol.

- Municipal by-laws typically allow only 20-25 litres of fuel to be stored at home; exceeding this limit may be illegal.

- The South African Insurance Association warns improper storage poses serious fire risks and could void insurance claims.

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A general view of the destruction at the Sharif University of Technology, targeted by the US and Israel, on 7 April in Tehran, Iran.

- Iran says Pakistani mediation efforts to end the conflict with Israel are at a “critical stage”, while rejecting a US-brokered ceasefire proposal.

- Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and warned Iranians to avoid trains and railways, as Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles.

- Trump’s deadline for Iran to accept his demands or face massive strikes on its infrastructure approaches, with oil prices rising amid concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure.

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Bulls star David Kriel will make a move to the Top 14 at the end of the season.

- Bulls utility back David Kriel will join French side La Rochelle in July, ending a six-year stint at Loftus Versfeld.

- Kriel’s versatility was not enough to knock down the Springboks’ door; however, it was all that Ronan O’Gara’s side needed to snap him up.

- Bulls chief executive Edgar Rathbone said it is disappointing to lose a player of Kriel’s quality.

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Kanye West’s Wireless Festival booking faces backlash due to his antisemitic comments, leading to sponsor withdrawals and government scrutiny.

- The UK government has blocked Kanye West from visiting to headline a music festival amid a backlash over his past antisemitic outbursts, according to the BBC.

- West on Tuesday offered to meet members of the British Jewish community.

- The offer from West – now known as Ye – came as Pepsi and Diageo pulled out of sponsoring a festival where he is due to headline.

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