Thursday, 29 October 2026

Police are investigating deadly taxi-related shootings in Khayelitsha and Philippi East, where three taxi drivers were fatally wounded and four others injured. No arrests have been made.

Prasa says it is considering deferring part of its planned monthly fare increases to next year, after petrol price rises left commuters feeling a pinch. The increases were due on 1 December.

The Auditor General says material irregularity processes have helped prevent or recover about R2.37 billion in government losses, though recoveries are slower than the AGSA would like.

Khulumani Support Group's deputy chairperson says about 300 TRC cases remain unresolved and blames a lack of political will to prosecute, even where evidence exists.

A neurologist explained that most strokes are caused by a blood clot, and clot-busting medication must be given within about four and a half hours, so getting to hospital quickly is critical.