RC 261109Kaya 959Andy Maqondwana
Monday, 9 November 2026
Mostly Feel Good banter and a Miss South Africa office jam battle, with newsroom updates on nine foreign nationals arrested over the Russia-Ukraine war and fallout from the local elections.
- 12:00
Nine foreign nationals, aged 20 to 26, were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a Bruma hotel for allegedly attempting to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war, and face charges under the Foreign Military Assistance Act.
- 13:01
The Madlanga Commission dismissed businessman Matlala's bid to block use of his failed plea agreement as evidence, ruling that the provisions he relied on apply to criminal proceedings, not commissions of inquiry.
- 12:43
The IEC declared the 2026 local government elections free and fair. The DA won 24.64% of the vote and 1,695 council seats, while MK took 9.76% and 785 seats.
- 12:02
Johannesburg has ordered parties and independent candidates to remove election posters within the legally prescribed 14-day period, warning that municipal teams will remove remaining posters at a substantial financial penalty.
- 13:02
Party agents in Soweto have barricaded roads demanding the IEC nullify the Ward 37 election results and hold a fresh vote, after a formal complaint that has yet to receive feedback from the Commission.