RC 261112Kaya 959Glen Lewis
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Testimony at the Madlanga Commission on the credibility of intelligence oversight bodies dominated the afternoon, alongside Ramaphosa's planned AI-focused US visit and Matric marking preparations.
- 15:01
At the Madlanga Commission, NICOC's acting coordinator said growing scrutiny of the credibility of IDAC, IPID and the Inspectorate General of Intelligence is a national security risk, and that alleged abuse of power by IDAC investigators threatens objective justice.
- 16:02
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a high-level delegation to Silicon Valley, California, from 15 to 21 November to study the global AI ecosystem, with a visit to Stanford University on the programme.
- 15:03
The Basic Education Department says Matric exams are progressing steadily. Marking centres are expected to open between the 26th and 28th of this month, with marking starting on 1 December.
- 16:33
Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick after just one win in their opening 10 Premier League matches, less than six months into his two-year contract.