Makate back in court, and SA police detectives denied entry for Mthethwa investigation

Today, 17 November, a new witness is set to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry investigating police corruption. 

The identity of the new witness has not been shared, but it is expected that the statement will relate to the transfer of dockets from the Political Killings Task Team.

In the Durban High Court, the trial against uMkhonto weSizwe Party Member and former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will resume. 

Last week’s proceedings heard the state argue that Zuma-Sambudla’s social media posts stoked violence during the deadly July 2021 unrest after father Jacob Zuma was arrested. 

The Pretoria High Court will hear the testimony of accused serial rapist Sipho Lucas Phiri today. He stands accused of rape, kidnapping, fraud and the obstruction of justice between the years 2018 and 2023. 

Recent heavy rains in Gauteng and other parts of the country have caused localised flooding, disrupting electricity supply. 

Johannesburg’s City Power has warned that there are outages across the city and there will be delays in response times due to the inclement weather. 

The Rand is trading at R17.10 to the dollar.

Here are five big things happening in South Africa today:

France denies entry to SA police detectives travelling for Mthethwa investigation – Times Live

Five South African police detectives who were meant to assist in the investigation into the death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa have been refused entry by French authorities.

Makate goes back to court – MyBroadband

Nkosana Kenneth Makate will be heading back to court to challenge one of his funder’s 40% claim in his multi-million-rand settlement with Vodacom.

Former DA minister facing sexual misconduct claims – News24

Former Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, who was replaced in a cabinet reshuffle last week, is facing allegations of sexual misconduct from staff at the department.

Inquiry into suspended Gauteng NPA boss – EWN

The inquiry into whether Andrew Chauke is fit to hold office will commence on Monday, following his suspension by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July.

Sewage flooding the streets of Windsor – Newsday

The City of Johannesburg has largely ignored residents’ complaints about sewage overflowing in the suburb.