RC 260907702Africa Melane
Monday, 7 September 2026
Election uncertainty, police safety and severe weather led the agenda, alongside the Springboks’ landmark win over the All Blacks and practical advice on rising housebreakings.
- 05:19
Municipal election rules allow a party already on the ballot to add candidates if it wins more seats than names submitted; the definitive lists will be published on 16 September.
- 05:55
The South African Policing Union wants killing a police officer treated as treason, arguing tougher bail and sentencing rules could deter attacks; 12 officers were commemorated this year, down from 27.
- 04:29
The Springboks beat New Zealand at FNB Stadium, giving Siya Kolisi 55 Test wins as captain—one more than John Smit—and leaving South Africa unable to lose the series.
- 04:30
Severe thunderstorms threaten Gauteng and the Free State, with orange level 6 warnings for flooding, damaging winds and hail; Johannesburg motorists were warned after vehicles became submerged.
- 04:53
Security advice included combining physical barriers with cameras, lighting and alarms, while preserving an emergency exit; more than 1.08 million South African households experienced housebreaking in 2025-26.