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As coalition negotiations progress, we unpack the possibility of various permutations, some that include and some that exclude the DA and ANC. What are the implications for the ANC and DA's relationship and the GNU? Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks.

Vusimusi Cat Matlala testified at the Madlanga Commission today, on its resumption of public hearings after a 26 day break whilst they conducted in-camera hearings. In his testimony, Matlala was taken through his s204 statement that formed part of his plea deal with IDAC in his corruption trial regarding the Medicare24 tender fraud. In this statement, he makes serious allegations about senior politicians in government and in the police service. Otsile Nkadimeng unpacks!

The Madlanga Commission is back and when we expected Vusimusi Cat Matlala to give evidence, the day started with arguments about whether his collapsed plea deal statement can be admissible and used by the Commission in his testimony. Once a ruling was made, an attempt to go in-camera was lodged by Matlala's counsel. Was this an attempt to delay proceedings? Oratile Kekana unpacks.

How will the Government of National Unity be affected by the local government elections and their results.

ANC SG Fikile Mbalula reacts to the 2026 Election results, and the ANC's performance.