RC 261016702Azania Mosaka
Friday, 16 October 2026
Suliman Carrim's arrest at OR Tambo airport and his Pretoria court appearance dominated the day, alongside a pastor's bail decision and a fraud case transferred to Durban.
- 13:00
Suliman Carrim was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and charged with contravening the Madlanga Commission's Act for failing to appear; his bail application proceeds in Pretoria.
- 13:03
A self-proclaimed pastor accused of rape and murder chose not to apply for bail in the Atteridgeville Magistrates' Court, where his two wives also appeared; the matter resumes next Friday.
- 13:02
The fraud case against National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams has moved to the Durban Magistrates Court over security concerns and a congested roll; his lawyer says his client does not oppose the transfer.
- 13:01
The National Police Commissioner returns to duty on Monday after being on precautionary suspension since April; Parliament's police committee chair Ian Cameron welcomed the return.
- 13:05
Albanian police detained 160 protesters after overnight violence over university conditions and tuition fees, as demonstrators kept calling for the prime minister's resignation.