RC 260910702Mandy Wiener
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Johannesburg’s mayoral debate and the ANC-DA electoral court fight dominated, alongside major court cases, mining’s sharp decline and preparations for a Commonwealth parliamentary conference.
- 12:40
The ANC will oppose the DA’s intervention in its Electoral Court challenge over late candidate-list submissions affecting six municipalities, including Mangaung, while the DA insists deadlines must apply equally.
- 12:06
Johannesburg mayoral candidates clashed over the city’s collapsing infrastructure, water and power problems, finances and likely coalition rule, with the debate becoming increasingly personal in its second hour.
- 12:31
Mining production fell 7.5% year on year in July, worsening from June’s 4.3% decline, with platinum-group metals, coal and iron ore among the biggest contributors.
- 12:03
The trial of former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was postponed after she fell ill while testifying about renovation payments in her corruption and money-laundering case.
- 12:55
South Africa will host the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town from 13 to 18 September, focusing on international law, parliamentary democracy, artificial intelligence and climate resilience.