The ad hoc committee investigating allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial SAPS commissioner will continue taking oral evidence, with testimony from Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya scheduled for Monday and Tuesday and minister Senzo Mchunu expected later in the week.
The committee has already heard from Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola, and its further hearings will test prosecutorial and institutional responses to the allegations.
A memorandum of understanding on infrastructure collaboration between SA and the UK, to be signed on Monday in London by public works minister Dean Macpherson and Sir Chris Bryant MP, aims to accelerate delivery of high‑impact projects, optimise state assets and strengthen municipal implementation capacity.
Tshwane’s multiparty mayoral executive will present a one‑year feedback report on Tuesday reviewing progress against a six‑priority turnaround programme launched after the coalition assumed office in October 2024.
Priorities include financial stability, economic revitalisation, infrastructure and service delivery acceleration, safety and cleanliness, social services, and governance and customer care. The report will be led by mayor Nasiphi Moya and deputy mayor Eugene Modise and will outline both achievements and outstanding challenges.
The standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) inquiry into the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is working to conclude its deliberations by October 17 as oversight committees press for definitive findings and remedial recommendations on financial management and claims processing across state entities.
Joburg hosts the Women20 SA Summit under the theme “Women in Solidarity towards a Just Future”, with the official opening on Monday including premier Panyaza Lesufi, senior Human Sciences Research Council figures and international panellists.
The summit will feed W20 recommendations into the G20 leaders’ process and highlight African and Global South priorities on gender equality and economic empowerment.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear before National Council of Provinces (NCOP) delegates on Tuesday in a hybrid question-and-answer session to respond to queries on corruption in cabinet, service delivery and efforts to revitalise local industries, including the rail sector.
The NCOP reconvenes on Thursday for Q&A with ministers in economics cluster, covering mineral & petroleum resources and electricity & energy.
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