Body of missing South African MMC found, and deputy president’s son banned from government business

The Rand is trading at R15.88 to the Dollar this morning, strengthening from R15.99 at the close of business on Tuesday, and keeping below the R16 threshold. 

In the Madlanga Commission of inquiry, KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Lesetja Senona is expected to resume his testimony today. 

This is after he was grilled by the commission on Tuesday about his relationship with criminally accused tender tycoon Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, including why he shared a letter with Matlala about the disbanding of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the executive will convene the first Cabinet Lekgotla today in Pretoria. 

The one-day meeting will be attended by the Deputy President, ministers, their deputies, premiers and members of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). 

Police in the Western Cape have launched a manhunt for an unidentified suspect today, after three men were shot and killed in Gordon’s Bay yesterday. The incident is believed to be gang-related. 

Former President and leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, Jacob Zuma, will be welcoming new members to the party today in the Raymond Mhlaba Sports Centre in Motherwell, Gqeberha.

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

Missing Ekurhuleni MMC’s body found in Mozambique – EWN

The family of missing Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, has confirmed that his remains were recovered in Mozambique after an extensive search for the politician began over a week ago, when Mngwevu’s car was swept off the road by floods.

Deputy President’s son barred from doing business with government – News24

A company linked to the son of Deputy President Paul Mashitile’s son, Thabiso Mashatile, has been deleted from the Central Supplier Database that registers service providers eligible for government contracts, effectively blocking him from conducting business with the government. 

Gauteng Health Department denies underspending R725 million  – The Citizen

The Gauteng Department of Health has denied claims made by the Gauteng Finance and Economic Development Department that it has underspent its budget by R725 million, saying it is projecting an overspend of R1.25 billion. 

SIU investigating corruption allegations in KZN municipality – Newsday

The Special Investigating Unit has opened an investigation into serious maladministration in the uMzinyathi District Municipality following years of financial irregularities and unauthorised spending flagged by the Auditor General. 

Home Affairs taken to court for 6,500% fee increase – BusinessTech

The Association of Communications and Technology is taking the Department of Home Affairs to court for increasing the fee for identity verification checks from 15 cents to R10. Minister Leon Schrieber said the fee hasn’t been increased in 10 years.