Tuesday, 11 August 2026

The Madlanga Commission heard allegations that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu arranged for a confidential intelligence report to be flown to an IDAC investigator in the Eastern Cape.

Stats SA said official unemployment rose to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, with 345,000 more people unemployed, bringing the total to 8.5 million.

SABC told Parliament it needs an extra R120 million to expand election coverage and meet its public-service obligations for the 4 November local government elections.

A governance discussion stressed that voters should focus on ward councillors, who are directly elected and accountable locally, while mayors are chosen later through council and coalition deals.

CRPS was explained as a rare but severe chronic pain condition where the nervous system stays overly sensitive after an injury, with early treatment relying on physical and psychological therapy.