Maimane walks back from rogue councillor accusations

[Click here for the web version of this email]( [Daily Maverick] Monday, 29 October 2018 While You Were Working [Maimane concedes rogue councillors not implicated]( DA leader Mmusi Maimane has admitted today that his earlier accusations that five pro-De Lille ex-councillors were implicated in a fateful Bowman's report were wrong. Maimane issued the rather timid apology through the DA's newsletter. Since the report has not yet been disclosed publicly, neither the DA nor Patricia de Lille are giving up any ground. [Rail police return to Cape Town]( In an effort to curb rampaging arson attacks on rail infrastructure and rolling stock in Cape Town, 100 law enforcement officers have been deployed. Athough a modest beginning given the mammoth task of securing Cape Town's rail lines, the'Rail Enforcement Units are the start of some sorely-needed triage on Prasa's train crisis. [Kulula]( - Get corporate travel benefits that won't give you a pain in the neck [Massive emerald found in Zambia]( A South African-owned mining operation in Zambia has yielded a 1.1kg emerald. The giant stone was unearthed by Gemfields, owned by South Africa's Pallinghurst Resources, and will be placed on auction in Singapore in November. Despite its size, valuation of emeralds has been notoriously difficult, with this latest one likely to be no exception. [Angela Merkel heads aus]( German Chancellor Angela Merkel has begun her step back from party politics, announcing her standing down for re-election in the Christian Democratic Union. The CDU's leadership will convene in six weeks to nominate a new leader, and possible chancellor candidate. Recovering from a disappointing loss of credibility in the German government and CDU itself, Merkel's inevitable departure will now allow for fresh blood and possible electoral salvation. [Kulula]( - Get corporate travel benefits that won't give you a pain in the neck [Become an Insider]( Maverick Insider is more than just about financially supporting quality, independent journalism and keeping it accessible for all readers. It’s also about building a community with our loyal readers who want to share in unique experiences and help us write this new chapter of Daily Maverick. [Click here]( to get a closer look at the Truth. Featured Articles [Residents threaten to hold back vote if service delivery does not improve]( [Residents threaten to hold back vote if service delivery does not improve]( BY Bheki C. Simelane [At last – a special unit to protect Cape Town’s trains and rail infrastructure]( [At last – a special unit to protect Cape Town’s trains and rail infrastructure]( BY Suné Payne [Ep. 166: Evita & the bare cupboard (Video)]( [Ep. 166: Evita & the bare cupboard (Video)]( BY Pieter-Dirk Uys Opinionistas [What did the investment conference deliver?]( BY Mzukisi Qobo [From the Inside: Fake accounts and bots and their vicious influence on SA’s public discourse]( BY Helen Zille [Kulula]( - Get corporate travel benefits that won't give you a pain in the neck [FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO A FRIEND]( Copyright © 2018 Daily Maverick, All rights reserved. You are receiving this mail because you are awesome and on the Daily Maverick Afternoon Thing subscriber list. Want to advertise in this mail? [Talk to us.](mailto:advertise@dailymaverick.co.za?subject=Advertising%20query%3A%20Afternoon%20Thing) [Getting too many emails from us? Manage your preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](