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From Parliament to Prison: Your South Africa News Roundup for Tuesday
As the rand holds steady, the political and legal scenes in South Africa are anything but. From high-stakes parliamentary inquiries to courtroom dramas and an international incident, here’s a breakdown of what you need to know this Tuesday.
On the Parliamentary Front
Two major inquiries continue to command attention in Cape Town. The Ad Hoc Committee on police corruption resumes today, with National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, scheduled to present evidence. This hearing is central to allegations of criminal infiltration within the justice system.
Meanwhile, in the National Assembly, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will face Members of Parliament for an oral question session. He is expected to field tough questions on the government’s approach to land reform and the long-debated amendment of Section 25 of the Constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation.
Courtroom Dramas: Denials and Detentions
The judiciary had a busy Monday with ripple effects felt today:
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‘Cat’ Matlala Behind Bars: Alleged crime boss Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala was denied bail in the Johannesburg High Court. He will now testify before the Madlanga Commission and the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee from prison between November 26 and 28.
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Zuma’s Daughter Pleads Not Guilty: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla continued her trial, pleading not guilty to charges of inciting violence during the July 2021 unrest. Her case continues today.
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TRC Commission Stalled: The newly established Judicial Commission into Truth and Reconciliation cases has hit an early snag. Proceedings have been stalled due to a conflict of interest involving the Chief Evidence Leader, Advocate Ishmael Semenya, who previously advised the NPA on TRC matters.
Five More Stories Shaping the Nation
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MK Party Members Caught in War Zone: In a shocking international story, seventeen members of the MK Party are reportedly stuck on the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war. They had travelled to Russia for what they believed was bodyguard training and now find themselves in a active conflict zone.
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New Claim on Makate’s Mega-Payout: Just as the “Please Call Me” saga seemed settled, a new twist has emerged. Black Rock Mining is demanding that Vodacom withhold payment to Kenneth Makate, claiming it is entitled to a significant portion of the multi-million rand settlement.
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DA Cabinet Shakeup Rumours: Speculation is swirling about a potential reshuffle of the Democratic Alliance’s ministerial positions within the Government of National Unity. Reports suggest the party has nominated a candidate for the vacant Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition role and may be swapping one of its other posts.
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TRC Commission Hits a Wall: The National Prosecuting Authority and Department of Justice have raised a conflict of interest with the chief evidence leader of the new TRC commission, bringing its work to an abrupt halt shortly after its first sitting.
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Deputy President in the Hot Seat: All eyes will be on Paul Mashatile as he answers questions in Parliament, with land reform expected to be the most contentious topic.
From the heart of government to the depths of international conflict, it’s a day of high drama and significant consequences across South Africa.
{Source: Newsday}
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