RC 261109Kaya 959Phemelo Motene
Monday, 9 November 2026
Post-election coalition deadlines dominated the show, alongside the Madlanga Commission's ruling that alleged underworld kingpin Matala must give evidence about his failed plea deal.
- 21:13
The Madlanga Commission ruled that Matala must give evidence, and that material from his failed plea deal can be used to question him, because the commission is an inquiry, not criminal proceedings.
- 21:32
Matala told the commission that IDEC investigators added information to his plea deal without his consent, and that they sought information on senior SAPS officials including General Masemola.
- 20:57
Political parties have 14 days to form councils once results are gazetted on Wednesday. If they fail, the council may be declared unable to be constituted and need a full rerun.
- 20:08
SACP Central Committee member Dr Alex Mashilo said funders threatened to withdraw support if the party campaigned for the ANC, and rejected claims the SACP ate into the ANC's constituency.
- 20:27
MK Party negotiator Dr Tanti Mtanti said hard coalition talks have not yet begun, and that the party will publish people's contracts with clear municipal targets.