Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Northwest businessman Suliman Carrim was granted R100,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court, with strict conditions including surrendering his passport. The state had argued he was a flight risk.

Carrim must arrange his own appearance before the Madlanga Commission, which he is accused of repeatedly failing to attend. He remains in police custody over a Musina vehicle-smuggling case returning to court on Friday.

The City of Tshwane has imposed supply restrictions as high temperatures drive up water demand. Residents are urged to use water sparingly, with reservoirs in northern Tshwane and Centurion likely to face restrictions.

The EFF's Johannesburg mayoral candidate says collapsing duplicated city entities would unlock about R20 million, stop consultancy fees, and bring workers in-house on merit-based KPIs.

The Electoral Commission says 29.2 million voters are registered for next week's polls. A results operations centre has been launched at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.