SIU to probe SA Tourism Board, and many left homeless by KZN rains and floods

Today, 25 November, the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption will visit the Kgoši Mampuru Correctional Centre in Tshwane to hear the testimony of controversial tenderpreneur, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

The Madlanga Commission on police corruption is set to resume today with an unnamed witness. It is expected that the witness will provide evidence on the arrest of murder-accused Katiso “KT” Molefe in December 2024. 

Also sitting in parliament today, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts will continue with its enquiry into the financial affairs of the Road Accident Fund (RAF). The Committee has reserved today for the testimony of former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo.

However, the committee has not been able to confirm Letsoalo’s attendance. He has been issued a summons, but all attempts to contact the former CEO have failed. If he does not arrive, the committee said it will deliberate on the way forward. 

In the Durban Magistrate’s court, two brothers who stand accused of the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane will appear for the second time today. 

The accused, Siyabonga and Melusi Ndimande, were extradited from eSwatini two weeks ago in connection with several high-profile murder cases. 

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindiswe Chikunga, will launch a 16-day campaign against gender-based violence (GBV) today in Midrand. 

The event will bring together Filmmakers, Media Professionals, Civil Society, Academia, Research, Development Partners and government to create a shared agenda for combating GBV.

The Rand is trading at R17.30 to the Dollar today, remaining almost flat from R17.31 at the close of business on Monday. 

Here are five other big things happening in South Africa today:

SACP says decision to contest upcoming ‘must be respected‘ – Newsday

This comes after meeting with its Tripartite Alliance partner, the African National Congress (ANC), at Luthuli House on 24 November.

SIU to probe SA Tourism Board – Newsday

The Special Investigating Unit has been granted approval to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and improper conduct in the affairs of the South African Tourism Board.

Many left homeless after rains and floods destroy homes in KZN – EWN

The Department of Human Settlements in the province has said that it will build temporary homes for those left homeless by the heavy rains and flash floods.

Major fuel problem at South African airports – TopAuto

The Fuels Industry Association warns that unclear customs-and-excise regulations — not a true fuel scarcity — are hampering the storage of aviation kerosene, threatening supply at key South African airports.

Eskom to pay half-a-billion-rand settlement – BusinessTech

The energy utility will pay R580 million to Stefanutti Stocks as per a settlement following a dispute linked to the Kusile Power Station.