Politics

Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system will hear testimony from attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala at the Kgosi Mampuru C-max prison in Pretoria, where he is being held.

The Zuma Foundation has accused the state of abusing its power in the prosecution of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo has officially been sworn in as a councillor in the metro.

The trial of MK Party member of parliament and alleged instigator of the July 2021 unrest Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is set to start on Monday at the Durban high court.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continues on Monday.

DA demands transparency as forensic report remains hidden

MK Party was this week embroiled in another leadership row following the precautionary suspension of party deputy John Hlophe as Zuma travelled the continent.

Dion George says he would rather work on party finances than take up deputy minister position formerly held by Andrew Whitfield

Evidence to the Madlanga Commission this week alleged that EMPD brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi repeatedly broke the law yet was not held accountable.

Investigations and operations boss at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Matthews Sesoko was kidnapped, beaten and robbed of his electronic devices while driving home on Friday.

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu said his request to stand down from his duties in the ANC was declined when he offered to secretary-general Fikile Mbalula to step aside.

Political analyst Prof Susan Booysen says this week’s turmoil in the MK Party illustrates how the organisation operates with double standards under Jacob Zuma’s control.

EFF leader Julius Malema has praised the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, Andrea Johnson, for her bravery.

ANC MP and former public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba has not been placed under arrest.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continues on Friday.