RC 261030SAfmJon Gericke
Friday, 30 October 2026
Mkhwanazi's proposed move to head the Hawks and Durban's court-limited March and March protests dominated this Friday wrap, which also revisited the Meyiwa trial and TRC testimony.
- 18:54
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia wants Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi to head the Hawks, but the appointment needs cabinet concurrence and parliamentary confirmation.
- 18:02
The Durban High Court let March and March continue protesting, but only peacefully between 9am and 3pm, with demonstrations suspended during next week's elections and resuming on 7 November.
- 18:01
The Madlanga Commission says Northwest businessman Suliman Carrim has failed to comply with his bail condition to set a date for his next appearance within 48 hours.
- 18:30
Former apartheid police officer Eugene de Kock told the TRC cases inquiry that political office bearers were aware of and involved in apartheid-era crimes, and accused the NPA of criminal negligence.