Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Vusimuzi Matlala’s Madlanga Commission appearance was postponed to next Monday after he refused to answer direct questions, citing self-incrimination, while his legal team prepares a supplementary affidavit.

Parliament’s ad hoc committee is drafting its fourth report and wants to spell out problems around Paul O’Sullivan’s appearance, including alleged threats, a request to appear virtually, and his walkout.

SADC leaders signed three instruments in Durban — a SADC uni visa, a regional development fund and an anti-trafficking protocol — but criticism focused on migration and political instability being sidestepped.

Tshwane residents were warned about a scam in which people with access to municipal records demand payments into private accounts to erase electricity penalties; the city says legitimate payments only go through official channels.

Cape Town’s mayor said the city is releasing land near jobs and the CBD for affordable housing, with conditions that developments stay within roughly R1.2-million to R1.3-million and include rental and social housing units.