Tuesday, 10 November 2026

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 33.7% in the third quarter of 2026, up from 33.6%, as 97,000 more people became unemployed, bringing the total to 8.6 million.

Alleged underworld figure Matlala admitted paying former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya 500,000 rand towards his child's wedding, but declined to say why, citing security concerns.

President Ramaphosa approved salary increases of 3.5% to 4% for public office bearers, with judges, magistrates and traditional leaders receiving the 4% rise, following an independent commission's recommendations.

Home Affairs launched the first phase of a digital asylum system requiring biometric information to verify applicants' identities, aimed at speeding up applications and curbing corruption.

Cameroon's president announced legislative and local elections for February 7 after two postponements, following a disputed re-election last year that sparked violently suppressed protests.