RC 261111SAfmJoanne Joseph
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Matlala's refusal to answer Madlanga Commission questions, a slightly higher unemployment rate and a public-office pay rise dominated, alongside long nuclear and energy conference segments from Irene.
- 09:02
Attempted murder accused Matlala refused to answer Madlanga Commission questions about R300,000 in payments to former brigadier Rachel Macheng, invoking self-incrimination.
- 09:04
Unemployment rose to 33.7% in the third quarter, up from 33.6%, with economist Yanni Rousseau blaming sluggish growth and failing municipal services for not creating enough jobs.
- 10:59
President Ramaphosa announced a 3.5% salary increase for public office bearers, backdated to 1 April; the South African Federation of Trade Unions called it insensitive and wants it reversed.
- 10:01
The ANC Youth League president says the party's poor local government election result should not rest solely on current leadership, because the ANC brand has long been damaged.
- 09:48
The national radioactive waste disposal facility has operated for close to 40 years with no leaks or safety events, according to its CEO, who spoke at the Irene conference.