RC 261109702Mandy Wiener
Monday, 9 November 2026
Coalition wrangling after the local elections dominated, alongside an arrest of nine foreign nationals allegedly bound for the Russia-Ukraine war and fresh court fights over Suliman Carrim and Vusimuzi Matlala.
- 12:07
Nine foreign nationals, aged 20 to 26 according to police, were arrested at OR Tambo and a Bruma hotel, allegedly preparing to fly out to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.
- 12:15
In Tshwane the DA has 34% and needs at least 15 more points for a majority, while ActionSA, the ANC and EFF together sit near 50%, making coalition talks difficult.
- 12:12
Businessman Suliman Carrim fought for bail in the Messina Magistrates Court with a 100-page affidavit, while the state argues he is a flight risk who has concealed information, citing his UAE residence permit.
- 12:01
Lawyers for alleged crime boss Vusimuzi Matlala are challenging use of his collapsed plea agreement as evidence before the Madlanga Commission, arguing it would bring the administration of justice into disrepute.