Monday, 17 August 2026

Vusimusi Kat Matlala’s Madlanga Commission testimony was postponed to next week after he refused most questions, citing self-incrimination; he also said police assaulted his wife during the 2024 Pretoria raid on his home.

Parliament’s ad hoc police-corruption committee remained split on whether suspended minister Senzo Mchunu was influenced from outside when he disbanded the Political Killings Task Team in December 2024.

Western Cape police said an officer and three others were arrested over an extortion ring that targeted more than 50 Stellenbosch businesses, including Somali and Ethiopian traders; more arrests are expected.

Cape Town’s dam levels were put at 77.7%, with the city urged to move faster on saving water; the climatologist on air said restrictions are already in place but voluntary reductions should be tested before tightening them further.

Rugby built towards the Springboks-All Blacks series, with John Dobson predicting a 3-0 South African clean sweep and Rassie Erasmus delaying his team announcement until Thursday to limit New Zealand’s preparation time.