Wednesday, 28 October 2026

A controversial Northwest businessman has been granted R100,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrates Court, subject to stringent conditions, after repeatedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is spending two days door-to-door campaigning and chairing community hall meetings, his final visit before next month's local government elections, as the party seeks to win back lost ground.

At least 10 people have died after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, with at least two carriages derailed, and a regional government spokesperson has warned the death toll could rise.

Thai authorities are targeting more than $1 billion in assets of a group accused of laundering scam syndicate proceeds, with arrest warrants issued for alleged ringleader South African Ben Smith.

Statistics South Africa says awareness of the Constitution among people aged 16 and older fell from 82.6% in 2021-2022 to 76.6% in 2025-2026, while fewer people believe it protects their rights.