Zuma tries to appeal repayment ruling, and Vodacom booms

Today, 10 November 2025, the rand is trading at R17.27 to the dollar.

In parliament, the Ad Hoc committee investigating allegations of police corruption has concluded with the testimony of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Andrea Johnson. 

The committee will be reconvening tomorrow to hear evidence from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).  

Meanwhile, former president Jacob Zuma has announced his intention to appeal a high court ruling that requires him to pay back R28 million in public funds that he had spent on legal fees. 

Democratic Alliance Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate Helen Zille has returned to the City of Johannesburg to begin her electoral campaign, after living in Cape Town for several years. 

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

Zuma tries to appeal R28.9 million repayment order – News24

Former president Jacob Zuma’s lawyers argue the R28.9-million legal bill the former president racked up should be recovered from those officials and his former lawyers, not Zuma. They are appealing the judgement.

Vodacom’s big earning boost – Reuters

The Vodacom Group reported growth in profits of more than 30% on Monday, driven by double-digit service revenue.

The DA is obstructing transformation in South Africa argues the ANC – Newsday

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has accused the DA of obstructing land distribution and the broader transformation of South Africa’s economy.

Cat Matlala rented a SA police clinic months before being awarded a R360 million health services tender – News24

Tenderpreneur and murder accused Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala rented a clinic on SAPS property in Pretoria six months before being awarded a controversial R360 million health services tender.

South Africa set to get three new direct international flights – BusinessTech

One of the planned routes is between South Africa and Spain, and will be operated by Air Europa.