sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:50:15

Durban court amends ruling on media coverage in AKA murder case

The media may now report on witness testimony, but may not reveal the identities of witnesses

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:54:01

Three police officers arrested for alleged corruption in Polokwane

Three Limpopo police officers have been arrested for alleged corruption in Polokwane

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:56:40

Madlanga Inquiry | Witness S to testify about Crime Intelligence role

Witness S to testify about undercover Crime Intelligence operations in which he was involved.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:52:23

Changing your bank details at the wrong time could delay your SASSA grant

The agency has flagged a timing mistake that pushes some SASSA grant payments into the next cycle, leaving recipients waiting longer.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:57:11

'Give him a chance': Kaizer Chiefs legend backs Da Cruz to turn the corner

Kaizer Chiefs legend Neil Tovey has asked for head coaach Fernando Da Cruz to be given a chance to turn the corner this season.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:06:36

Penuel gives Roosevelt High School a pep talk after Matric Dance chaos

Podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa addressed learners at Roosevelt High School following their Matric Dance controversy last week...

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:11:20

South Africa vs Namibia: Where is petrol cheaper after latest increase?

South Africa and Namibia have both raised petrol prices in October 2026. Here is how much motorists now pay for petrol in both countries.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:41:15

Home Affairs to refer anti-asylum seeker AI slop campaign to IEC

AI-generated images were created to criticise Home Affairs' Constitutional Court-mandated directive on asylum seeker and refugee applications.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:54:35

Zuma and Mbeki set for TRC inquiry showdown this month

The inquiry has been probing alleged attempts to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes dealt with by the TRC.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:55:32

'Halfway there': Cheslin Kolbe shares his latest update on recovering from a broken jaw

Cheslin Kolbe opens up about his difficult recovery after breaking his jaw.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:13:40

Pirates v Sundowns – When two gazelles meet, the grass sings

Masandawana and the Buccaneers prefer to make the grass sing.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:14:28

Shakira, Pique return to court over children visit arrangements

She argues that frequent travel could affect their emotional, physical and academic wellbeing.

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techcentral.co.za

@techcentral Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:32:06

The giant batteries coming to South Africa's grid

Battery storage planned for the next decade is being brought forward because the grid is throwing away surplus power.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:12:05

SA First Forum demand urgent action on undocumented South Africans

South African First Forum CEO Xolani Zuma demands urgent action on undocumented South Africans

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:28:12

Committee hears how Medicare24 cancellation reduced police intake

Police top brass are briefing Parliament on the 2025/26 annual report.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:44:09

DA announces four more mayoral candidates for Eastern Cape

The Democratic Alliance has announced four new mayoral candidates across Eastern Cape municipalities, seeking to capitalize on recent candidate registration setbacks faced by the ANC ahead of local government elections.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:47:25

Parties, independent candidates promise to observe electoral code of conduct

Political parties and independent candidates in the Eastern Cape have pledged peaceful and lawful campaigning after signing the Electoral Code of Conduct in East London ahead of the municipal elections.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:22:29

Business is playing its part in the Bay â this is what we need from local government

As local elections approach, Nelson Mandela Bay's business and civil society leaders present an 18-month Rebuild Plan to reverse municipal decline, restore services, and rebuild economic confidence.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:24:20

Metro secures R33.3m to build 153 houses amid 100,000 backlog

Nelson Mandela Bay has secured R33.3 million to construct 153 new homes in Joe Slovo and KwaNobuhle Area 11, prioritising vulnerable families despite a massive 100,000-unit housing backlog.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:30:12

INSIGHT | MAKHOSANDILE KWAZA | Madlanga inquiry exposes culture of dodging accountability

When hearing the proceedings of the Madlanga commission of inquiry, one gets the sense that most public servants do not understand that their role is mainly to serve the people of SA and that they are the custodians of the public purse. By virtue of being the custodians of public money, they must exercise transparency and fairness when performing their duties on behalf of the public.