Thursday, 22 October 2026

Shadrack Sibiya was denied bail in his rape case after the state showed he had wiped his phone of messages from his 16-year-old accuser and recorded threats against the child's father.

Finance Minister Godongwana's midterm budget cut the 2026 economic growth forecast from 1.6% to 1.2%, and the DA says bold reforms are needed to reach at least 3.5% growth.

The University of Fort Hare council dismissed its former vice-chancellor after finding him guilty of gross misconduct, including appointing two executive members without following proper procedures and bringing the institution into disrepute through media comments.

The midterm budget announced about R10 billion in fuel levy relief, lowering petrol and diesel prices, though the reduction eases in the following months.

SACTWU says evidence suggests Shein and Temu are paying only around half of the 45% import duty on small parcels, costing the state revenue as unions push for a ban.