Here’s what is happening in and affecting South Africa today:<\/p>\n
More heads are rolling at Eskom over contract irregularities surrounding business with Trillian, Business Day reports<\/a><\/strong> (subscription needed).\u00a0Eskom\u2019s head of procurement, Edwin Mabelane, and the acting commercial GM, Charles Kalima, were suspended this week – this follows the company’s auditors flagging former acting CEO Matshela Koko and former CEO Brian Molefe for irregularities as well.<\/p>\n The ANC is waging a war with itself, with at least seven MPs – some who support president Zuma and some who oppose him – facing disciplinary action relating to the motion of no confidence<\/a><\/strong>. Meanwhile, other MPs, including Faith Muthambi, will also face action for shirking their duty and snubbing a portfolio committee meeting<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Taxi drivers are causing havoc in Pretoria today, engaging in an unplanned and unsanctioned strike in the area, damaging cars and threatening violence against those who approach them<\/a><\/strong>. The strikes are considered illegal, and the police have said they will take action, accordingly. According to a pamphlet notice sent out on Tuesday, the strike is over heavy law enforcement.<\/p>\n