Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Police are investigating seven women’s bodies found across Gauteng’s East Rand, while authorities stress they have not established whether the cases are linked or involve one killer.

Cassandra Gutluza said women already take extensive precautions against violence; meaningful change requires confronting male perpetrators, stronger domestic-violence laws, budgets and policing reforms.

SASSA’s automated SRD grant checks can exclude eligible applicants when bank deposits are misread, with about eight million receiving support against an estimated 15 million potential beneficiaries.

A Wits legal expert said rejected applicants lack timely human review, cannot adequately explain legitimate deposits and may wait more than 90 days for an appeal.

ENS Africa’s Stephen Powell called for a constitutionally protected Chapter 9 anti-corruption body to coordinate existing agencies and reduce political interference in investigations.