Matric exam breach, and Banxso hit with R2-billion fine

Today, 11 December, the panel interviewing candidates for the next National Director of Public Prosecutions will continue with its second round of interviews. 

The panel will interview controversial candidate Menzi Simelane, who previously held the position for a year. His appointment was set aside by the Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court as invalid.

The African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg will wrap up its National General Council in Boksburg today.

The party gathered to discuss the state of the ANC as well as plans and policies for the future. 

In a local Magistrates’ Court in Limpopo, 19 taxi operators will appear in connection with ongoing taxi violence on the Malamulele-Giyani route. 

The suspects stand accused of intimidation, robbery and assault. The South African Police Service (SAPS) said they recorded four incidents in October 2025 and another four in December.

In the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court, the bail application for prominent Limpopo musician known as “Shebe Maburna” will conclude. 

Maburna is facing three counts of attempted murder, as well as robbery, and the illegal possession of firearms. 

The Rand is trading at R16.97 to the Dollar today, from R16.99 at the close of business on Wednesday.

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

Matric exam breach – MyBroadband

The Department of Basic Education has revealed that it detected an examination breach during the marking process for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams.

South African trading platform hit with R2 billion fine – Daily Investor

Trading platform Banxso and its directors have been hit with R2 billion in administrative penalties by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.

Recalled contraceptive said to have contravened Consumer Protection Act – EWN

The team investigating the defective contraceptives known as Yaz Plus said that the product contravened the Consumer Protection Act.

Serious trouble at one of South Africa’s largest universities – Newsday

The University of South Africa and its Vice Chancellor, Puleng LenkaBula, are embroiled in a corruption scandal.

The ANC’s R3 trillion expert diversification plan – TimesLive

The party has been discussing the plan, which aims to lift South African exports to R3 trillion, at its mid-term national general council meeting.