Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Ayanda Dludlu was granted R3,000 bail over the scholar transport crash that killed 14 learners; his trial is set for November and he may not drive while the case continues.

Parliament’s impeachment committee will oppose court applications challenging its reversal of Tandazani Madonsela’s appointment as Phala Phala evidence leader, while further nominations remain on hold.

A Western Cape collaboration-schools model allowing non-profit partners greater governance and management roles was upheld, with the court affirming parental control need not follow one fixed structure.

Lone Hill residents can now fill potholes under a Johannesburg agreement, but must fund the work themselves; the city checks standards while residents debate whether this lets authorities off the hook.

Escalating US-Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel, with warnings that $120 could trigger a global recession.