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Friday, 16 October 2026
Police leadership, the Suliman Carrim court case and election-week grant changes dominated the news, alongside lighter segments on forgetfulness and a What Do I Do guessing game.
- 12:44
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner Fani Masemola, who was suspended in April, after the NPA withdrew charges last month.
- 14:00
Suliman Carrim was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission; the state argues he had no return ticket, while his lawyer says the couple were on a pilgrimage.
- 12:03
SASSA's revised November grant schedule moves older persons' payments to Friday, 30 October, with disability grants on 2 November and children's grants on 3 November, to avoid Election Day.
- 12:04
Somalia's electoral commission has set May 15 next year for the presidential election, following controversy over constitutional changes that could extend President Hassan Mohamed's term by a year.
- 14:03
City Power says electricity in Marshall Town and surrounding inner-city areas will be restored by next Tuesday, after an explosion at its central substation earlier this week.