Monday, 17 August 2026

Vusimuzi “Kat” Matlala testified at the Madlanga Commission earlier than expected, facing questions on alleged police and political influence, the R228 million SAPS tender, and criminality claims tied to the case.

Matlala confirmed he had a prior conviction for housebreaking and theft, served 18 months of an eight-year sentence, and attached a list of withdrawn charges to his sworn evidence.

If someone dies without a will, the estate does not automatically go to the state: it is reported to the Master of the High Court and divided under the Intestate Succession Act among the surviving spouse, children and dependants.

The National Consumer Commission said a new opt-out registry for spam calls, SMSs and emails will open soon, with direct marketers first required to register before consumers can block them.

The ANC said its 2021 local-government manifesto has delivered some gains but also major failures, especially on water, leadership, payment discipline and infrastructure, and promised performance contracts and removals for non-performers.