Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Parliament’s impeachment committee rescinded Tandazani Madonsela’s appointment as evidence leader by 18 votes to nine, citing public perceptions of bias despite legal advice finding no objective conflict.

The Madlanga Commission postponed Feroz Khan’s testimony to 28 September, requiring an independent medical examination and public disclosure of why he is unfit to testify.

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebia faced intense questioning over failing to investigate the official who held keys to a facility where more than 200 million rand worth of cocaine was stolen.

Higher Education officials acknowledged South Africa cannot track which qualifications lead to graduate employment, as graduate unemployment rose from 10.3% to 12.4% in seven months.

My Vote Counts said political funding disclosures remain incomplete and inadequate, noting that only four or five parties reported donations in the latest quarter and donations below 200,000 rand remain hidden.