THE AFRICA BRIEFING

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A live briefing on significant developments shaping South Africa and the continent—across current affairs, business, leadership, and society.

SOUTH AFRICA

State concludes cross-examination of Mapisa-Nqakula

State concludes cross-examination of Mapisa-Nqakula

SABC NEWS · 11 NOV 2026

Former Defence Minister Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering.

Santaco calls for calm amid taxi violence in the Western Cape

Santaco calls for calm amid taxi violence in the Western Cape

SABC NEWS · 11 NOV 2026

The violence comes despite negotiations between warring parties and the authorities.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Mayfair Substation to be upgraded in the next three years: City Power

Mayfair Substation to be upgraded in the next three years: City Power

SABC NEWS · 11 NOV 2026

City Power says the Mayfair Substation will be upgraded within the next three years.

China tariff cuts open new opportunities for SA exporters

China tariff cuts open new opportunities for SA exporters

SABC NEWS · 11 NOV 2026

The removal of import tariffs on SA fruit entering China is creating opportunities.

AFRICA

Lesotho holds CEO Forum of African Development Finance Institutions

Lesotho holds CEO Forum of African Development Finance Institutions

SABC NEWS · 11 NOV 2026

Three day forum aimed to bring under one roof the leaders of the development finance institutions.

Five Zimbabweans to appear in court over alleged mercenary activities

Five Zimbabweans to appear in court over alleged mercenary activities

SABC NEWS · 10 NOV 2026

According to the NPA the accused were to use South Africa as a transit country.