MK Party members stuck in war, and Makate’s backers return for a slice of the pie
Today, 11 November, the rand remained unchanged overnight at R17.16 to the dollar, the same as at close of business on Monday.
In Parliament today, the Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption will resume with the submission of evidence by the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Shamila Batohi.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will be in the National Assembly this afternoon to provide oral replies to questions from Members of Parliament.
He is expected to answer questions relating to land reform and the amendment of Section 25 of the Constitution, allowing for land expropriation without compensation, among other topics.
The Judicial Commission into Truth and reconciliation cases has been stalled after its first sitting yesterday.
This is as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Justice informed the commission of a conflict of interest with Chief Evidence Leader Adv Ishmael Semenya, who acted as an advisor for the NPA in TRC-related cases in the past.
In court, the High Court of Johannesburg has denied the bail application of alleged crime boss and businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala yesterday.
He is set to testify in the Ad Hoc Committee and the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry between 26 and 28 November, but will do so from behind bars.
Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will appear in court again today to continue her trial.
She is facing allegations of terrorism for inciting violence during the 2021 July unrest after Jacob Zuma was arrested. Yesterday she pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Here are five other big things happening in South Africa today:
MK Party members stuck on the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war – News24
Seventeen members of Jacob Zuma’s MK Party find themselves on the frontlines of a fully-fledged war after they were sent to Russia for what they believed was bodyguard training.
Rumours circulate about DA ministerial shakeup – Newsday
It is understood that the DA has nominated a candidate for the vacant role of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition and that it may be replacing one of its other ministerial positions.
Makate’s backers want a slice of the pie – MyBroadband
Black Rock Mining has demanded that Vodacom withhold payment to Nkosana Kenneth Makate, claiming a large portion of the multimillion-rand settlement.
Shoprite share price plunges – Daily Investor
South Africa’s largest retailer, with a market cap of R165.76 billion, saw its share price drop following a disappointing trading update.
Toyota unveils the new Hilux – TopAuto
The model, revealed in Thailand, is the ninth generation of the bakkie and comes ten years after the current-gen made its debut.
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