Coalition talks, a commission returning to public hearings and a Reserve Bank rate decision make the next two weeks busy. Here are the dates to watch.
Monday 9 November
The Madlanga Commission resumes public hearings after the election pause. The commission said on 30 September, through spokesperson Jeremy Michaels, that hearings would resume on 9 November. Businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is reported to be due back on 9 and 10 November, five weeks earlier than planned. The commission had not published a statement confirming this at the time of the report we reviewed.
The R54m corruption trial involving Phahlane was postponed to 9 November so the elections could conclude, according to our earlier reporting. The ANC's Top Seven officials are also reported to meet, although accounts differ on the exact day.
Thursday 12 November
The ANC's National Executive Committee is due to meet to discuss coalitions. Councils must hold their first meetings within 14 days of the results being declared under the Municipal Structures Act, so decisions on partners are expected soon after.
Friday 13 November
Sentencing is due in the Phala Phala theft case, after two people were convicted and one acquitted, according to our earlier reporting.
Thursday 19 November
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will issue its statement on 19 November, according to the bank's website. Economists have been split on whether it will raise rates again.
Also expected
Statistics South Africa's quarterly jobs data is expected soon. The unemployment rate was 33.6% in the second quarter. We have not been able to confirm the release date. Sentencing of Bafana Mahungela is due on 23 November.
What we do not yet know
- Whether the commission will confirm Matlala's appearance.
- The release date for the jobs data.
- The exact date from which the 14-day council deadline runs.
