RC 261112Power FMMondli Makhanya
Thursday, 12 November 2026
The Madlanga Commission dominated the morning as Vusimuzi Matlala backtracked on his earlier statements, while coalition talks after the November 4 local elections ran a close second.
- 09:02
Vusimuzi Matlala's testimony at the Madlanga Commission was marked by contradictions with his earlier signed Section 204 statement, repeated invocations of his right against self-incrimination, and allegations involving senior police officials.
- 09:04
Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa issued coalition guidelines urging parties to put agreements in writing and not let negotiations delay council formation, after 138 municipalities were left without outright majorities.
- 10:02
Acting NICOC coordinator Dr Nandazo Sifolo took the stand as a new Madlanga witness, tabling a 25-page statement and a 536-page bundle of intelligence documents, with part of his testimony moving behind closed doors.
- 10:20
HSRC research found 90% of voters judged the 2026 local elections free and fair, though trust in the IEC slipped to 81%, with only 5% of voters actively distrusting the electoral commission.