Tuesday, 8 September 2026

A Transport Department official alleged roughly R15 million was channelled through questionable communications contracts, including tender splitting and livestreams attracting almost no viewers; he says retaliation followed his objections.

The Gauteng Education Department warned parents that school placements cannot be bought, while governing-body representatives said placement or registration fees are illegal and highlighted severe demand concentrated at established schools.

An Ipsos survey put the ANC at 31% nationally, DA at 25% and MK at 14%; in Johannesburg, the ANC led the DA 31% to 27%, but the poll is not a forecast.

Gauteng’s Community Safety committee wants discussions with police and communities after spring-day water splashing was linked to assaults, vandalism and a fatal stabbing, although existing laws already prohibit the conduct.

Rassie Erasmus named only two Springbok changes for Saturday’s final All Blacks Test: Damian Willemse replaces Cheslin Kolbe, while Mornay van der Berg starts at scrum-half.