RC 261031Kaya 959Thomas Msengana
Saturday, 31 October 2026
The KwaZulu-Natal court limit on March and March protests, a fresh Absa vehicle-smuggling case, and Kenya's Russia recruitment fallout dominated this Saturday morning ahead of the local elections.
- 06:00
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court ordered the anti-immigration movement March and March to suspend its demonstrations until after next week's local government elections. It may resume from 7 November, but only under strict conditions, including restricted marching hours and approved routes.
- 08:00
Police have not ruled out more arrests in the case involving former IDAC boss Andrea Johnson and former crime intelligence head Feroz Khan, who were granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrates' Court.
- 07:04
Kenyan President William Ruto is seeking compensation for citizens recruited into Russia's war against Ukraine, after talks with Vladimir Putin where both leaders reportedly agreed to halt recruitment of Kenyans.
- 06:02
Businessman Suliman Carrim faces additional charges including money laundering in an alleged scheme to smuggle two Absa bank vehicles to Zimbabwe. His case is postponed to 9 November for a bail application.
- 06:32
Australia needs 288 runs to win the third Test in Cape Town after South Africa were dismissed for 387 in their second innings, with Ryan Rickelton scoring 101 and Wiaan Mulder 115.