Wednesday, 23 September 2026

The Reserve Bank unanimously raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, citing intensified fuel-price pressures, global conflicts and the risk of inflation reaching 5% later this year.

Gauteng’s environment MEC said illegal dumping requires stronger bylaw enforcement and proposed an environmental court, while urging residents to verify waste transport licences before hiring operators.

The IEC said parties must correct false or misleading online information within 36 hours, while banning shadow accounts, coordinated misinformation networks and deceptive generative-AI content ahead of local elections.

South Africa’s ODI preparation against Australia has been hit by four fast-bowling injuries, leaving only one senior quick available and forcing inexperienced replacements into the series.

The Madlanga Commission postponed a decision on taxi tycoon Opa Bafana Sindane’s application, with a ruling expected Friday on whether his messages can be used as evidence.