Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Parliament said NCCC leader Fadiel Adams misled the Madlanga Commission about his late affidavit and a faulty laptop; his testimony was postponed to 19 August after the commission said his explanation was unbelievable.

South Africa’s unemployment rate climbed to 33.6%, with 345,000 more people out of work and youth unemployment at 47.4%; Cosatu called it a national emergency needing a stimulus package.

The DA’s local-government manifesto sparked a debate on whether bringing in the private sector is reform or privatization; guests argued municipalities already outsource many services, but the real fix is capable management and consequence management.

Police arrested a 23-year-old in connection with the Reiger Park shooting of two officers, while the Mdlanga Commission is shifting to alleged KZN police hit squads targeting cash heists, taxi operators and drug syndicates.