Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Vusimuzi Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that IDAC investigators exaggerated details of alleged payments to former police minister Peggy Kele in his section 204 affidavit, which was part of a collapsed plea deal.

Home Affairs says 87 of 123 senior managers audited under lifestyle audits showed no red flags, while 30 cases raised anomalies. The department stressed that anomalies do not mean misconduct.

The Human Settlements Minister dissolved the board of the Community Schemes Ombuds Service on 6 November after it rejected an investigation report, and appointed an administrator to run the body.

Olympic swimmer Tatiana Smith, a four-time medallist, will represent the Netherlands, citing better high-performance support and a more sustainable career. Minister Gayton McKenzie says the decision should not be politicised.