Monday, 9 November 2026

The Madlanga Commission ruled that Vusimuzi Matlala's failed plea agreement can be used as evidence, and his lawyers plan to take the decision to the High Court on an urgent basis.

Nine foreign nationals were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a Bruma hotel, allegedly preparing to fly out to join the Russia-Ukraine war. They are expected to face charges under the Foreign Military Assistance Act.

Richard Mdluli's trial-within-a-trial heard that the state wants evidence seized in a 2011 search of his Brackenfell home, including financial records and payroll documents, admitted in the main corruption trial.

The DA is the largest party on the Johannesburg City Council with 91 seats but is short of the majority needed to elect a mayor, so it must now negotiate with ActionSA, which has 43 seats, and others.

President Ramaphosa urged newly elected councillors to cooperate in good faith and put community needs first, as the ANC, with about 30% of the vote, shops around for coalition partners.