Ward councillors fearing for their lives in Johannesburg, and former SSA boss arrested

Today, 2 December, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero is set to face a motion of no confidence.

The latest attempt to remove him is being tabled by the United Democratic Movement (UDM), African Independent Congress (AIC), and Al Jama-ah. The minority parties recently left the ANC-led coalition government.

They say the motion against him is due to poor service delivery and his failure to consult coalition partners when making key decisions. 

In the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court, a member of the Hawks, Papie Tsie, and Tembisa hospital official, Zacharia Chisele, are expected to apply for bail today.

The two are facing corruption charges after they attempted to bribe another Hawks Officer who is part of the team investigating corruption allegations in the hospital. 

In the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Suspended Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu is set to make an appearance and face a tough cross-examination this afternoon. 

The Commission will first conclude with the testimony of Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imongen Mashazi this morning. 

The Rand is trading at R17.10 to the Dollar today, from R17.08 at the close of business on Monday. 

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

Former Ekurhuleni manager says she was unable to act against sexual abuse – Daily Maverick

Former Ekurhuleni city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi says that the sexual exploitation and abuse in the metro’s police department were just hearsay, and she could not take action without a formal complaint.

Former State Security Agency boss arrested on theft and fraud charges – News24

Thulani Dlomo, the former head of the State Security Agency’s counterintelligence structures, has been arrested on charges relating to the misappropriation of funds, along with a co-accused.

Ward councillors fearing for their lives in Johannesburg – BusinessTech

A former ward councillor from Johannesburg has spoken out about how frequently councillors are murdered, something she says the media has never caught on to.

Controversial former PRASA boss resigns from Parliament – Newsday

Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) CEO turned Umkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) Member of Parliament (MP), Tshepo Lucky Montana, has stepped down from his role as an MP.

DStv shutting down four channels – MyBroadband

DStv is losing four channels from Paramount Africa and CBS AMC at the end of the year.