Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Petrol will breach R30 a litre and diesel may reach R33 from midnight; economist Dr Aza Jameen warned higher distribution costs could raise food, clothing, air-travel and public-transport prices.

News24’s poll puts the ANC on 32% nationally, with MK at 15% and EFF at 12%; Johannesburg’s fragmented numbers point to difficult coalition bargaining and likely instability.

Proceedings in the AKA murder trial ended abruptly after a suspect was handed a cellphone; the judge ordered the Durban High Court gallery cleared over the security breach.

Three judges recommended for the Supreme Court of Appeal bring roughly 50 years of combined appellate experience, as the court’s finalisation rate fell below its 81% target to 79%.

Gauteng’s Greatest winners included Mike’s Heritage House, the Viewing Room, Prime Auto Spa, the View Rooftop Bar, Cheese Louise Social Club, Anne Fries and Muhoro in the North.