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Thursday, 24 September 2026
Heritage Day programming centred on South Africa’s contested national identity, while election rules, mass violence, economic pressure and struggling civic organisations dominated the news agenda.
- 06:03
The IEC warned political parties that breaching the Electoral Code of Conduct during November’s municipal elections could bring fines of up to R200,000 or 10 years’ imprisonment.
- 07:13
Police launched a 72-hour tracking operation after 11 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed at a KwaZulu-Natal gathering; investigators suspect rival gangs may be involved.
- 06:27
South Africa’s repo rate rose by 25 basis points to 7.25%, taking prime to 10.75%, as the Reserve Bank warned fuel prices could push inflation above 5%.
- 08:20
Heritage Day was framed as a call for deeper national reflection: advocate Sipo Mandula said cultural celebration is hollow without human rights, dignity, social justice and functioning heritage sites.
- 08:55
Non-profit organisations are being undermined by weak administration, compliance hurdles, governance failures and disappearing funds; Nyati Impact Foundation plans training and a national support drive.