MK Party tables Bill to abolish Idac
Jacob Zuma’s MK Party has submitted the Idac Abolition Bill as a Private Member’s Bill, seeking to dismantle the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and fold its investigative and prosecutorial functions back into the Hawks and the NPA. The move follows the dramatic resignation of Idac head Andrea Johnson and explosive Madlanga Commission testimony, though MK says it wants to preserve specialised anti-corruption capacity rather than weaken the fight against graft.
Kubayi suspends three senior Idac officials
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced the suspension of chief investigator Dylan Perumal and senior investigators Suneel Bellochun and Brian Padayachee, all close allies of former head Andrea Johnson, after the Madlanga Commission heard testimony that Johnson and Perumal used Idac’s powers in an “orchestrated attack” on police leadership. Kubayi ordered lifestyle audits for all Idac staff and a broader institutional reset, but rejected calls to disband the directorate entirely, saying “a few rotten apples” shouldn’t sink the whole organisation.
MPs and business warn SA’s AI regulation window is closing
At a Naspers/Prosus AI governance symposium in Johannesburg, portfolio committee chair Khusela Sangoni-Diko warned that policy has historically lagged behind tech innovation in South Africa, citing the drawn-out digital TV migration as a cautionary example to avoid repeating with AI. South Africa still has no gazetted national AI policy, with Communications Minister Solly Malatsi skipping the symposium and no further engagement on the promised redraft since an expert panel was announced.
Trump announces Gaza disarmament deal, but Hamas calls it a draft
President Trump announced on social media that the Board of Peace reached a “historic” agreement for the phased, complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, calling it a step toward a new Palestinian government working with the Board and lasting security for Israel. A Hamas source described it only as a draft that would keep heavy weapons stored under Palestinian. not Israeli. control and refused any disarmament before an Israeli withdrawal, while US officials acknowledged Israel remains skeptical Hamas will actually disarm and estimates for the process range from 200 to 320 days.
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after deadly migrant surge
Spain announced it would send its armed forces to help the Civil Guard after thousands of migrants breached the Tarajal border from Morocco into Ceuta, with at least nine people dying during the crossing attempts. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was set to visit Ceuta on Friday, as Spanish officials described the border as having “totally collapsed” while Morocco cooperated to intercept and return those who crossed illegally.
Sources: The Citizen, BusinessDay, News24, Reuters, AP