RC 260928702Mandy Wiener
Monday, 28 September 2026
South Africa’s mass-killing crisis and institutional failures dominated, alongside scrutiny of a Madlanga Commission no-show, Tshwane accountability and renewed conflict fears in Ethiopia.
- 12:13
At least 196 people have been killed in 41 mass shootings this year; an organised-crime expert blamed weakened police intelligence, illegal mining, gangs, weapons and corruption.
- 12:10
The Madlanga Commission rejected Feroz Khan’s postponement request, saying he disregarded a subpoena; evidence leaders may refer his non-attendance to the NPA for possible charges.
- 12:30
Three Chapter 9 institutions began a national inquiry into the criminal justice response to gender-based violence, including poor investigations and cases that collapse before trial.
- 12:41
A forensic investigation found Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise failed to disclose an interest in a municipal contractor allegedly paying him R3 million monthly; political opponents demanded his removal.
- 12:54
Analysts warned Ethiopia’s renewed Tigray conflict, Eritrea tensions and the Nile dam dispute with Egypt and Sudan are creating a volatile regional crisis.