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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 16 December

Stay informed and up to date with the latest news in South Africa by reviewing all major headlines on Monday 16 December – let’s hope the majority of you are enjoying a much-needed day off on this public holiday.

Things are a little quieter today, so we’re reviewing the big stories from the weekend and catching up on anything you might have missed. We’ve also got the latest developments on Busisiwe Mkhwebane and the EFF’s significant changes at the top:

Today’s latest news in South Africa, Monday 16 December

Day of Reconciliation events

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the commemoration of the National Day of Reconciliation, at the Bergville Municipal Sports Complex in the Okhahlamba Local Municipality, KZN. The DA and EFF are also expected to make public appearances to acknowledge the event on Monday.

Busisiwe Mkhwebane, what have you done?

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane on Sunday slammed claims made in two media reports concerning her investigations into the Vrede dairy project and Bankorp-CIEX matters.

It’s alleged she omitted crucial information implicating ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule and former minister Mosebenzi Zwane in the Vrede dairy farm scheme, which was removed from a Public Protector report on instruction from Mkhwebane. Mkhwebane says the allegations are “a plot to remove her from office.”

Update on the Fiona Viotti case

The Bishops’ College teacher accused of having multiple inappropriate relationships with her learners could soon face the full might of the law. Fiona Viotti had seemingly escaped punishment, after the school concluded their investigation into her last month. But now, the facility has changed its tune, after formally reporting the issue to the police.

Viotti could be prosecuted for the sexual grooming of the pupils with whom she allegedly targeted. That’s according to the details of a letter sent to the educator’s lawyer William Booth. Headteacher Greg Pearson has confirmed that the school is now “co-operating with the relevant authorities”:

Cape Town Sevens: Blitzboks gunned down by NZ

Despite a brilliant run to the final, the Blitzboks were eded out 7-5 in Cape Town as New Zealand claimed the crown for the second round of fixtures. Nonetheless, the South African side have made a brilliant start to this new Sevens season, after winning in Dubai last week.

A weekend of change – and familiarity – for the EFF

Julius Malema was re-elected unopposed as EFF leader by about 4 000 ululating, cheering and dancing delegates at the EFF national people’s assembly (its national congress) south of Johannesburg shortly before pumpkin hour Saturday night. His was the only one of the top six EFF leadership for which no-one was nominated by delegates at the gathering, which will run until Monday.

Here’s what the official top six looks of the EFF now looks like:

  • Commander in Chief: Julius Malema (re-elected)
  • Deputy President: Floyd Shivambu (re-elected)
  • National Chairperson: Veronica Mente (replacing Adv. Dali Mpofu)
  • Secretary General: Marshall Dlamini (replacing Godrich Gardee)
  • Deputy Secretary General: : Poppy Raesibe Mailola (replacing Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi)
  • Treasurer General: Umpile Maotwe (replacing Leigh-Ann Mathys)

Latest weather forecast, Monday 16 December

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