{"id":21021,"date":"2026-01-13T15:41:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/21021\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:41:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:41:25","slug":"in-case-you-missed-it-da-infighting-intensifies-osullivan-vs-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/21021\/","title":{"rendered":"In case you missed it: DA infighting intensifies | O&#8217;Sullivan vs Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\tCatch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 11 January 2026, in our daily news update.\n\t<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s news update, the infighting within the DA has intensified, while private forensic investigator Paul O\u2019Sullivan has insisted on testifying virtually before Parliament\u2019s ad hoc committee.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, increased attention is being given to ensuring the safety of scholar transport on South African roads with the start of the new school term.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, several weather alerts have been issued for Monday. Here\u2019s the full weather forecast\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/weather\/south-africa-weather-alert-monday-12-january-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stay up to date with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Citizen<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 More News, Your Way.<\/p>\n<p>Here are your top stories of the day: 11 January 2026<\/p>\n<p>DA bickering intensifies as Steenhuisen reported to public protector<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"DA infighting John Steenhuisen Dion George Willie Aucamp\" class=\"wp-image-4281808\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DA-infighting-John-Steenhuisen.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DA-infighting-John-Steenhuisen.jpg\" alt=\"DA infighting John Steenhuisen Dion George Willie Aucamp\" class=\"wp-image-4281808\"  \/>DA leader John Steenhuisen speaks at the Nkululeko House in Bruma on 11 August 2025. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/p>\n<p>The bitter feud between DA leader John Steenhuisen and the party\u2019s finance committee chairperson Dion George has escalated.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report in the Sunday Times, George submitted an affidavit to Public Protector KholeKa Gcaleka alleging that Steenhuisen had fired him as environment minister under false pretences.<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/da-bickering-intensifies-as-steenhuisen-reported-to-public-protector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Paul O\u2019Sullivan refuses to appear at Parliament\u2019s Ad Hoc committee due to \u2018threats\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Parliament ad hoc committee Mkhwanazi\" class=\"wp-image-4278394\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mkhwanazi-ad-hoc-committee-Malema.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mkhwanazi-ad-hoc-committee-Malema.jpg\" alt=\"Parliament ad hoc committee Mkhwanazi\" class=\"wp-image-4278394\"  \/>MPs during the parliamentary ad hoc committee inquiry at the Good Hope Chambers in Cape Town on 23 October 2025. Picture: Gallo Images\/Brenton Geach<\/p>\n<p>Forensic investigator Paul O\u2019Sullivan has told Parliament\u2019s Ad Hoc Committee that he will not appear before it in person, saying statements by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi have put his life at risk.<\/p>\n<p>He has submitted an application to the committee to appear virtually.<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/paul-osullivan-parliament-ad-hoc-committee-threats-mkhwanazi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Parents urged to take active role in scholar transport safety as schools reopen<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Scholar transport schools safety\" class=\"wp-image-4281901\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scholar-transport-safety-schools.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scholar-transport-safety-schools.jpg\" alt=\"Scholar transport schools safety\" class=\"wp-image-4281901\"  \/>Etwatwa Secondary School pupils in Benoni on 9 March 2020. Picture: Gallo Images\/OJ Koloti<\/p>\n<p>As the new school term gets underway, families across South Africa are being reminded that a child\u2019s journey to and from school can be just as important as what happens in the classroom. <\/p>\n<p>Parents and caregivers have been called upon to take greater responsibility for how children travel each day.<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/education\/pupils-scholar-transport-safety-schools-reopen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Patients and nurses live in fear as snakes roam around Limpopo hospital<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1033\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Philadelphia Hospital Limpopo snakes\" class=\"wp-image-4281085\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Philadelphia-hospital-Limpopo-snakes.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Philadelphia-hospital-Limpopo-snakes.jpg\" alt=\"Philadelphia Hospital Limpopo snakes\" class=\"wp-image-4281085\"  \/>Snakes have created a climate of terror for nurses and patients at Philadelphia Hospital in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied. <\/p>\n<p>Patients, nurses and doctors at the Philadelphia Hospital in Moutse, Dennilton, in Limpopo are living in constant fear after venomous snakes have started entering the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>The province received good rainfall in December, while most snakes began emerging from hibernation in search of food.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/patients-nurses-live-fear-snakes-roam-around-limpopo-hospital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ramaphosa\u2019s government spends R450 million on overseas trips<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"South Africa executive ministers Enoch Godongwana\" class=\"wp-image-3780131\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ministries-deputy-ministries-GNU-South-Africa-Cabinet.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ministries-deputy-ministries-GNU-South-Africa-Cabinet.jpg\" alt=\"South Africa executive ministers Enoch Godongwana\" class=\"wp-image-3780131\"  \/>President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted a working dinner with leaders of political parties that are signatories to Government of National Unity (GNU) at Genadendal, Cape Town. Picture: GCIS<\/p>\n<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet spent over R450 million in their first 18 months in office travelling around the world.<\/p>\n<p>According to ActionSA MP Alan Beesley, the party consolidated written replies from different ministers on their travelling costs since July 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/politics\/ramaphosa-government-r450-million-overseas-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yesterday\u2019s News recap<\/p>\n<p>READ HERE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/in-case-you-missed-it-10-january-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">In case you missed it: ANC January 8 Statement | McKenzie on Venice Biennale | SA university applications<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 11 January 2026, in our daily news update. 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