Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Former President Jacob Zuma will not testify before the TRC cases inquiry as scheduled next week; the inquiry says his testimony is postponed to a date yet to be confirmed, following his hospitalisation.

Four people died in a shooting in Gatlarhong on Joburg's East Rand, and two children aged 11 and 14 were caught in the crossfire; police say all leads are being followed.

The parliamentary impeachment committee cancelled its nomination of an advocate as evidence leader for the Section 89 inquiry into Ramaphosa, arguing it had new and material facts; the decision is being challenged in the Western Cape High Court.

Defence closing arguments in Shadrack Sibiya's case called the charges frivolous and fabricated, while prosecutors told the Randburg court evidence showed a clear built-up plan to rape.

The IEC has approved 2.6 million special vote applications ahead of the local government elections, a preliminary 13% increase on the 2021 local elections.