MultiChoice to delist from the JSE, and Mashatile dodges questions about Louis Liebenberg links

Today, 9 December, the African National Congress (ANC) will continue with the second day of its National General Council in Boksburg. 

Today’s programme will include commissions discussing the state of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR) and the balance of forces. 

The Democratic Alliance will hold a press conference today, where it will release its “Nelson Mandela Bay Report Card”, giving an overview of the service delivery during the “destructive tenure of the ANC/EFF coalition”, according to the party. 

Meanwhile, the National Consumer Commission has announced the recall of Kia and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles were sold nationally between 2009 and 2015. 

According to the NCC, the dust inside the clockspring could compromise airbag circuits, causing illumination of the airbag warning light or a non-deployment of the airbag during a crash. 

Effective yesterday, the Department of Home Affairs has extended its office working hours for the festive season.

Until December 19, the extended hours will assist in helping citizens and visitors with document applications and collections for holiday travel. 

The Rand is trading at R17.03 to the Dollar today, from R17.01 at the close of business on Monday. 

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

MultiChoice to delist from the JSE – BusinessTech
The South African broadcasting giant will officially delist from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange this week following its acquisition by Canal+.

Deputy president dodges questions about Louis Liebenberg links – News24
Deputy President Paul Mashatile refused to answer questions from the Democratic Alliance and ActionSA about his connection to accused fraudster Louis Liebenberg and alleged unexplained travel expenditure.

Big win for Makate – MyBroadband
The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an interdict application by a former financial backer of Nkosana Makate to freeze 40% of his settlement from Vodacom.

Calls for police to investigate Cape Town child murders – EWN
Civil rights organisation Action Society has called on the South African Police Service to prioritise investigations into recent child murders in Cape Town.

The woman silently gunning to be president of the ANC – Newsday
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, is quietly gaining support for the position of President of the African National Congress (ANC) in 2027.