RC 261006SAfmJoanne Joseph
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Fuel prices, public accountability, constitutional rights and election disinformation dominated a tense, solutions-focused episode ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.
- 11:05
Petrol prices were expected to rise by between R3.12 and R3.33 a litre, diesel by R2.84 to R3.24, and illuminating paraffin by R4.77 from midnight.
- 09:38
Giwusa called for the fuel levy’s cancellation, saying its R6.35-a-litre contribution could neutralise the increase, alongside rebuilding strategic reserves and public ownership of the petroleum industry.
- 09:50
The Auditor-General defined a material irregularity as serious non-compliance causing, or likely to cause, financial loss, misuse of public resources or substantial harm to service delivery.
- 10:14
SANEF said restrictions in the AKA and Tibbs murder trial prevent live reporting or broadcasting of witness testimony, and may be challenged as a breach of open-justice principles.
- 10:39
The IEC’s disinformation code covers parties, candidates and representatives; parties must publicly address known misinformation within 36 hours, while complaints can be lodged through Real411.