Friday, 16 October 2026

A day dominated by Suliman Carrim's arrest at OR Tambo and postponed case, alongside IEC ballot changes and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's return to office.

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15:03
Northwest businessman Suliman Carrim was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on his way to the UAE and charged with contempt for failing to finish testimony at the Madlanga Commission. His case was postponed to Monday.
15:01
The Constitutional Court ruling means the IEC must add 181 ANC candidates to the ballot for the local government elections. Thirty-two other parties that failed to submit lists can also now be included.
16:06
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola returns to work on Monday 19 October after President Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension. Four PFMA charges over a SAPS healthcare tender were withdrawn in September.
15:59
Police arrested a couple after nearly 200 people were found at an alleged unregistered rehab centre in Mpumalanga. Kidnapping and permit-related charges have been laid, and more arrests are not ruled out.

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