Zuma snubbed by Russia, and rehab on the cards for traffic offenders

Today, 1 December, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is expected to resume its proceedings. Today’s witness has not been announced, but the Commission is in phase two of the inquiry, giving those implicated by witnesses in phase one a chance to respond. 

At the East London Magistrates’ Court, a much-anticipated judgment will be handed down with regard to the Highgate Massacre of 1993. 

Thirty-two years ago, the Highgate Hotel bar was stormed by unknown men who killed five people and severely injured many others. The assailants were never charged despite testimony at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 

Families and victims are convinced that the apartheid police were behind the attack. The judgment will determine if the officers will be prosecuted. 

In the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court, five suspects are expected to appear today in connection with the luring of South Africans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine War. 

The suspects were arrested on their way to Russia over the weekend; one of them had already boarded a flight, while the other four were caught at OR Tambo International Airport. They stand accused of violating the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.

The African National Congress will hold a National Executive Committee meeting today in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, to discuss preparations for the National General Council taking place next week. 

Former President Jacob Zuma is expected to launch an appeal today against a High Court judgment that ordered him to repay R28.9 million in state-funded legal fees. The special motion will be heard virtually. 

The Rand is trading at R17.14 to the Dollar this morning.

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

One SA cop assisted in Mthethwa death probe – EWN

The South African Police Service’s national spokesperson has revealed that it sent one officer to assist French authorities investigating Nathi Mthethwa’s death.

Zuma snubbed by Putin in attempt to rescue trapped South Africans – TimesLive

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his defence minister reportedly gave Jacob Zuma the cold shoulder when he attempted to rescue 17 South Africans currently trapped in the conflict with Ukraine.

Rehab on the cards for traffic offenders in new licence demerit system – BusinessTech

Drivers who lose their licences under the Administrative Adjudication of Traffic Offences Act will have to undergo mandatory rehabilitation before they can get back on the road.

Makate’s former backers reveal how much funding they provided – MyBroadband

Nkosana Makate’s former backers have revealed that they provided over R5 million in funding for his court case against Vodacom.

Less than one in five police corruption cases prosecuted in South Africa – Newsday

Only 17% of reported police corruption cases have resulted in prosecutions, according to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).