RC 261102947Robert Marawa
Monday, 2 November 2026
Reaction Monday was dominated by fallout from chaotic Soweto Derby crowd scenes, alongside Kimi Antonelli's record Formula One title and South Africa's Test series win over Australia.
- 18:00
A regional court found two of three accused guilty in the Phala Phala theft case, involving 580,000 US dollars taken from President Ramaphosa's farm, while one accused was acquitted.
- 18:01
The NPS says the R166 billion recovery tied to Bosasa's correctional services contracts was carefully calculated, and assets held abroad could be sold if the full amount cannot be paid.
- 18:47
The PSL chairman raised concerns over overcrowding and forced entry at the Soweto Derby, citing the Ellis Park disaster and calling for safety measures to be revisited.
- 18:08
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One world champion at 20 years and 68 days, finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix in only his second season.
- 18:14
South Africa set Australia 288 to chase, then bowled them out for 111 to win by 176 runs and take the Test series 2-1.