Monday, 7 September 2026

Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula began presenting her defence after the Pretoria High Court dismissed her discharge application on all 13 corruption charges.

Karen Dolly said evidence at the Madlanga Commission has substantiated much of whistle-blower claims about criminal infiltration, though allegations involving judges still require significant proof.

Cape Town’s dams fell to 75.5% capacity, with daily use averaging 855 million litres and per-person consumption at 146 litres amid limited rain forecasts.

Aviation expert Guy Leach said flight-data and radar-altimeter records must establish whether the Airlink flyover breached its waiver; he warned that higher altitude would have improved safety margins.

Springbok scrum dominance produced 12 penalties across three Tests against one for the All Blacks, giving South Africa a set-piece edge before Saturday’s Baltimore decider.