Monday, 12 October 2026

Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya resigned with immediate effect as disciplinary proceedings began, and the SAPS called it a dishonourable discharge; criminal allegations remain separate.

In the Constitutional Court, the DA argued the ANC shouldn't bypass the IEC's rule requiring parties to click the final submit button, saying simply uploading candidate lists is not a final submission.

Two men were granted R10,000 bail each in Kempton Park over property belonging to a murder victim, while the state opposed bail for a third accused, a Nigerian national whose immigration status is unverified.

A refugee and migrant consortium coordinator said every child has a right to basic education and healthcare regardless of status, but being born and raised in South Africa does not automatically make a child a citizen.

Gauteng Education Department says candidates will get a self-check for crib notes, phones and smartwatches before matric papers are issued, with any devices returned after the exam.