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Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala tells the Madlanga Commission that IDAC was targeting senior police officers, including Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. His testimony also raises questions about conflicting accounts of an alleged R1-million payment request involving former police minister Bheki Cele and Bongani Mpungose.
LOCAL ELECTIONS
Voters at Bongani Community Hall in Douglas, Northern Cape, will return to the polls on 18 November after ballots were destroyed before counting. Five suspects face charges. The IEC is pressing ahead with post-election procedures despite objections to counting and verification. Masego Sheburi outlines the next steps.
ActionSA, the MK Party, SACP and Service Delivery Party demand a by-election in Daveyton's Ward 69 over disputed results.
In eThekwini, the MK Party and smaller parties also challenge the IEC's handling of the count.
Coalition negotiations continue in major municipalities, with Johannesburg residents sharing their views on the possible alliances that will determine who governs.
COURTS & INTERNATIONAL
Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula disputes corruption and money laundering allegations in the High Court in Pretoria, rejecting claims made by contractor Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu.
British comedian and children's author David Walliams denies allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming of teenage fans, reported following a Guardian and ITV News investigation. eNCA's Olly Barratt reports from London.
WEATHER
Gauteng faces its second heatwave of the summer, with temperatures possibly reaching 36°C. Johannesburg emergency officials urge residents to hydrate and avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm. Rain could bring relief on Friday.
SPORT
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith says she will represent the Netherlands at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The announcement follows a prize-money dispute with Swimming South Africa, whose acting president Zikie Molusi says the move was not unexpected.
That is your News Bite for 11 November 2026. For updates on these stories and more, visit eNCA.com or watch eNCA on DStv Channel 403.