Monday, 21 September 2026

Gender-based violence, alleged public-sector contracting irregularities and major governance investigations dominated a news-heavy Monday edition.

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07:02
Police opened an inquest after an unidentified woman, believed to be in her 20s, was found wrapped in a duvet in a Soweto dam, amid nine other Ekurhuleni deaths.
06:55
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson said a contractor’s multiple gradings, allegedly secured on the same day, are being investigated; possible outcomes include deregistration, with 65 contractors already removed.
07:15
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry received a final extension to submit its report by 25 January 2027, allowing more time to investigate criminality, corruption and political interference in the justice system.
08:50
NSFAS applications for the 2027 academic year opened until 31 October; the minister said more than 17,000 applications had already been received and warned of a R15 billion funding shortfall.
07:35
Orlando Pirates moved to 19 league points after beating Marumo Gallants 2-0, while coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said the club wants to become a points machine and be chased as defending champions.