CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 05: Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille during the verdict on her DA membership at the High Court on June 05, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. De Lille took the DA to court after the party rescinded her membership following her radio interview on April 26. (Photo by Gallo Images/ Brenton Geach)
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 05: Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille during the verdict on her DA membership at the High Court on June 05, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. De Lille took the DA to court after the party rescinded her membership following her radio interview on April 26. (Photo by Gallo Images/ Brenton Geach)
Another huge day in the country, as the South African news today wrap unpacks all the latest events and looks ahead to what Wednesday has in store. Will Patricia de Lille leave office, and what horrors unfolded in Vlakfontein? That’s what we’re here to find out.
South African news today, Wednesday 31 October
Patricia De Lille faces D-Day
Patricia de Lille’s last day in office has arrived. Or has it? She’s been scheduled to step down at the end of October for months, but recently de Lille hinted she’d stay on to clear her name in the wake of the Bowman Report allegations. It’s anyone’s guess if she will go quietly or not.
Garden Route fires updates
The inferno has claimed a ninth life, as firefighters battle against the wildfires. On Tuesday, the blaze spread to Tsitsikamma and the N2 – as well as all routes towards the Eastern Cape – were shut down.
Malusi Gigaba branded a liar in Parliament
The home affairs minister was handed his arse to him on a plate by Nicky Oppenheimer, who declared Gigaba a “liar” and branded him dishonest during a feisty Parliamentary appearance. Oppenheimer was explaining why their company, Fireblade Aviation, were offered a “private terminal” at OR Tambo.
HHP memorial continues in Mahikeng
Hip Hop Pantsula was such a legend, he gets three separate send-offs. On Tuesday, his memorial in Johannesburg tugged a few heartstrings. Now we head to Mahikeng for his second memorial, ahead of his funeral over the weekend.
Vlakfontein murders latest news
A man has been taken in for questioning in connection with the murders of seven people in Vlakfontein‚ south of Johannesburg. It is believed to be the boyfriend of one of the women found dead, as the decomposed bodies were discovered in a small property.
Tom Moyane flips the script
Meanwhile, Tom Moyane and his defence team have developed ideas above their station. They have given Cyril Ramaphosa a deadline to denounce the recommendations of the Nugent Inquiry, which suggests Moyane must be fired. Tom, it doesn’t usually work like that. [Read more: EWN]
Dollar to rand value and exchange rate
We start October how we finished it, losing ground to the greenback. It’s currently R14.65 to the dollar.
Powerball draw for Tuesday 30 October
Powerball: 19, 20, 24, 27, 29 Powerball: 19
Powerball Plus: 22, 28, 31, 36, 40 Powerball: 14
SA weather for 31 October
Warm, cold or dangerously windy? You can find out here.
Wednesday’s horoscopes
Let’s hope the stars are smiling on you today. Here’s your daily horoscope.
