Friday, 9 October 2026

Three suspected Cash and Transit Heist robbers were shot dead in a shootout with police on the N12 in Gauteng, and firearms including rifles were recovered at the scene.

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber warned against disinformation about the Constitutional Court asylum ruling, saying the department is asking the courts to clarify rules on detaining asylum seekers while their applications are processed.

Several people were arrested in the Johannesburg CBD as anti-illegal immigration protests spread, following violent demonstrations in parts of Soweto and Durban sparked by the asylum ruling.

Former president Jacob Zuma was reportedly hospitalised after falling ill at a KwaZulu-Natal campaign event, with conflicting reports on his health, and the Deputy President wished him a speedy recovery.

The Gauteng government granted a special provincial official funeral to a legendary South African musician who died on 2 October, recognising his contribution to South African music and culture.