Johannesburg mayor shrugs off no-confidence motion, and municipal CFO accused of major misconduct

Today, 21 January, the Rand is trading at R16.38 to the Dollar, from R16.41 at the close of business on Tuesday. 

The Ad Hoc Committee investigating corruption in the police and criminal justice system will hear from Robert McBride today, the former Ekurhuleni Chief of Police. 

Two suspects arrested in connection with a mass shooting incident in the Marikana Informal Settlement in the Cape Flats will appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court. This is after six people were shot dead at a shebeen last weekend. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver a keynote address at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla in Boksburg today. 

The Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg will reopen today after a shooting incident on Tuesday, where two people were killed and three other wounded. 

The court is busy reviewing safety measures around the building and engaging police to strengthen security. 

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

Dada Morero unbothered by latest vote of no confidence – EWN

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero said he is not worried about the latest attempt to remove him, as the United Democratic Movement and Al Jamah-ah file a new motion of no confidence. 

Municipal CFO accused of major misconduct – Newsday

A disciplinary report that is scheduled to be dealt with in the City of Matlosana council tomorrow, indicates that Mercy Phetla allegedly authorised a suspicious R2.9 billion payment and accepted luxury vehicles as gratification. 

South African billionaire’s company shooting the lights out – Daily Investor

Billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo has reported another set of strong results for the third quarter of its 2026 financial year. Karooooo, which owns 100% of Cartrack and 81% of Karooooo Logistics, achieved double-digit revenue growth and record net subscriber additions.

South Africa on the brink of a water disaster – BusinessTech

Experts are warning that South Africa has reached a critical phase for its water system, where chronic underinvestment, collapsing wastewater plants, leaks and failing ocersigt could trigger a crisis worse than loadshedding.

No real progress on Johannesburg’s hijacked buildings – Daily Maverick

There are still at least 188 hijacked buildings in the inner city of Johannesburg, and very little progress has been made to address the problem, despite promises from the mayor that the city is “taking back control”.