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Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Matlala's testimony about payments to former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya led the morning, alongside grim third-quarter figures showing rising unemployment and lost domestic worker jobs.
- 04:00
Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala told the Madlanga Commission he gave Shadrack Sibiya R550,000 in total, including R500,000 towards a son's wedding, but refused detailed answers on why.
- 05:28
Third-quarter labour figures put unemployment at 33.7%, up from 33.6%, with 8.6 million people out of work and discouraged job seekers rising by 70,000 to 3.7 million.
- 05:07
Domestic worker jobs fell 3.7% in the third quarter, shedding 31,000 jobs to about 800,000, the lowest number since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
- 04:03
At least 23,000 Chery, Omoda and Tiggo vehicles are being recalled over defects that could cause brake problems or rear suspension collapse; owners are urged to contact dealers for free inspections.