Parliament's ad hoc committee will engage with the relevant authorities on the process to get the remanded detainee, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala to appear before it, in person. The committee was established by a motion of the National Assembly, following allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interefence in the justice system. These alllegations were made by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhanhla Mkhwanazi, in July this year. Among others, Mkhwanazi alleged that the now placed on special leave Police minister, Senzo Mchunu associated with individuals suspected to have links with drug cartels, such as Matlala. It would be a first in the history for Parliament, to have an awaiting trial prisoner, appear before it. Zalene Merrington reports

Parliament's ad hoc committee will engage with the relevant authorities on the process to get the remanded detainee, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala to appear before it, in person. The committee was established by a motion of the National Assembly, following allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interefence in the justice system. These alllegations were made by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhanhla Mkhwanazi, in July this year. Among others, Mkhwanazi alleged that the now placed on special leave Police minister, Senzo Mchunu associated with individuals suspected to have links with drug cartels, such as Matlala. It would be a first in the history for Parliament, to have an awaiting trial prisoner, appear before it. Zalene Merrington reports

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Matlala to make history as first awaiting-trial prisoner ever to testify in-person at Parliamentary probe

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, last night convened an urgent Inter-Governmental Committee on Disaster to discuss the state of the provinces following the devastating floods that have ravaged parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The minister,  accompanied by Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu and the National Disaster Management Center team, visited some of the worst affected areas YESTERDAY.. This as Mozambican authorities and their South African counterparts continue the search for a South African politician whose vehicle is believed to have been swept away by floods in the neighbouring country. Minister Hlabisa spoke to Bongiwe Zwane 

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, last night convened an urgent Inter-Governmental Committee on Disaster to discuss the state of the provinces following the devastating floods that have ravaged parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The minister, &nbsp;accompanied by Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu and the National Disaster Management Center team, visited some of the worst affected areas YESTERDAY.. This as Mozambican authorities and their South African counterparts continue the search for a South African politician whose vehicle is believed to have been swept away by floods in the neighbouring country. Minister Hlabisa spoke to Bongiwe Zwane&nbsp;

Government considers declaring state of disaster in Limpopo and Mpumalanga

ActionSA's Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Councilor Xolani Khumalo, will TOMMOROW morning voluntarily hand himself over to the police following allegations of his involvement in an assault case. The party says the incident stems from information leaked from within the SA Police Service indicating an intention to arrest Khumalo in connection with a case involving an alleged drug dealer. ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo, a charge the party says police are now acting upon. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to ActionSA's National chairperson,  Michael Beaumont 

ActionSA's Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Councilor Xolani Khumalo, will TOMMOROW morning voluntarily hand himself over to the police following allegations of his involvement in an assault case. The party says the incident stems from information leaked from within the SA Police Service indicating an intention to arrest Khumalo in connection with a case involving an alleged drug dealer. ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo, a charge the party says police are now acting upon. For more on this, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to ActionSA's National chairperson, &nbsp;Michael Beaumont&nbsp;

ActionSA ready to fight as Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo faces arrest

The Democratic Alliance is grappling with fighting between senior national leaders, months before its elective congress. This as former Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Dion George THIS WEEK resigned from the DA and Parliament, following a bitter public fallout with party leader John Steenhuisen. His resignation was preceded by his removal as minister in November at the DA's request and replaced by party spokesperson, Willie Aucamp. George claims he was removed due to his hardline stance against the wildlife-breeding and the hunting industry, while Steenhuisen maintains that George was removed for poor performance in his portfolio. Following this, George, who was also the DA's federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen's money issues and also accused the party leader of being captured by the ANC and beholden to the GNU. The DA is not taking interviews about the spat but some analysts believe the saga has already damaged the party. For a look at the state of the DA and what this means, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Director for the Centre for Security, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University.

The Democratic Alliance is grappling with fighting between senior national leaders, months before its elective congress. This as former Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Dion George THIS WEEK resigned from the DA and Parliament, following a bitter public fallout with party leader John Steenhuisen. His resignation was preceded by his removal as minister in November at the DA's request and replaced by party spokesperson, Willie Aucamp. George claims he was removed due to his hardline stance against the wildlife-breeding and the hunting industry, while Steenhuisen maintains that George was removed for poor performance in his portfolio. Following this, George, who was also the DA's federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen's money issues and also accused the party leader of being captured by the ANC and beholden to the GNU. The DA is not taking interviews about the spat but some analysts believe the saga has already damaged the party. For a look at the state of the DA and what this means, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Director for the Centre for Security, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University.

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