eNCA News Bite - 2 December 2025

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In today’s episode, it is a crucial day at the Madlanga Commission, where suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is expected to testify this afternoon. Before that, former Ekurhuleni city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi continued her evidence, (https://www.enca.com/news/livestream-...) insisting she was not given enough time to prepare and accusing the commission of prejudicing her. Commissioners have granted her until next Wednesday to submit a supplementary statement, as public criticism of her conduct grows.






Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service has upgraded its alert for inland provinces from level two to four, (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories...) with Gauteng enduring relentless rainstorms. One person has died in Tshwane after a house collapsed, and parts of Festival Mall in Kempton Park gave way under the downpour. Disaster teams remain on high alert, with Tshwane Mayor Dr Hazel Nasiphi warning that the festive season places extra pressure on emergency services.






At the High Court in Pretoria, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial faces another delay (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories...) as the judge orders a trial-within-a-trial to determine the admissibility of a disputed statement allegedly made by Sifiso Gwabini Zungu. Prosecutors say the statement corroborates the confessions of two of the accused and supports testimony from star witness Sizwe Zungu.






In business news, Remgro is pursuing full control of Mediclinic Southern Africa as part of a restructuring involving international partners. The company says the proposed changes will allow each entity to focus on its home market, though shareholders are advised to exercise caution as the deal is not yet final.






A humanitarian crisis continues to escalate on the Chad–Sudan border as thousands flee the fall of al-Fashir. Aid groups say one in four children is now malnourished, and the UN refugee agency has received barely a third of the funding required to respond.






We’re also keeping an eye on:


• Another looming motion of no confidence against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, tabled by minority parties citing service-delivery failures.










SPORTS


Former Bafana stars Marks Maponyane and Mark Fish have praised Hugo Broos’ AFCON squad for its balance of youth and experience, (https://www.enca.com/sport/bafana-baf...) while Durban City have dismissed coach Gavin Hunt just months into his tenure. The Proteas Netball side heads to Malawi this week to defend their Africa Netball Cup title.






That is your News Byte for 2 December 2025. For updates on these stories and more, visit enca.com or watch us on DStv Channel 403.