Monday, 17 August 2026

Vusimuzi Matlala began testimony at the Madlanga Commission, denying any relationship with suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu and confirming earlier criminal charges were later withdrawn.

AMCU’s Joseph Mathunjwa marked 14 years since Marikana by calling it a class massacre, saying 34 miners were killed, no one has been held accountable, and compensation is not justice.

Mathunjwa said Marikana forced mining wages up: workers who earned about R4,000 in 2012 now get about R27,000 to R28,000 basic pay at some operations, excluding allowances.

Ryzem Zanzi’s Joburg mayoral candidate Lukona Mguni said the city risks collapse within three years unless it fixes finances, billing, water infrastructure, procurement, and safety.

The Constitutional Court’s ruling against Shell’s offshore exploration was framed as a win for the Amadiba communities, who argued the project threatened livelihoods, culture and spiritual rights.