Wednesday, 2 September 2026

The IEC rejected the ANC’s technical-glitch explanation for late candidate-list submissions, warning no party would receive extra time; the party could miss proportional-representation seats in affected Eastern Cape municipalities.

Ramaphosa’s High Court review challenges the Section 89 panel report on procedural unfairness, untested evidence, exceeded powers, irrationality and possible bias; hearings are scheduled over three days.

The Automobile Association said a zero alcohol limit would change little without visible, consistent enforcement, including roadside breath testing; South Africa’s road crashes cost an estimated R266 billion annually.

Nephrologist Malcolm Davies warned that kidney disease is often symptomless early and can be accelerated by hypertension, diabetes, HIV, anti-inflammatory medicines, excess salt and dehydration.

SAFA confirmed Pitso Mosimane’s return as Bafana Bafana coach on a contract running until 2030, with his first matches coming in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.