RC 261028SAfmKoketso Sachane
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
A pre-election episode dominated by small parties' roundtable on jobs, water and accountability, alongside a Durban court bid over anti-immigration protests and a Johannesburg wage strike.
- 21:30
Northwest businessman Suliman Carrim was granted R100,000 bail with strict conditions in the Pretoria Magistrates Court, after prior failures to attend the Madlanga Commission. He must arrange a new appearance within 48 hours.
- 21:35
Sixteen City of Johannesburg workers affiliated to Samwu were released on warning after arrests during a protest on the M1. The union is demanding a wage agreement reportedly worth R5.2 billion, which National Treasury flagged over affordability.
- 20:00
The National Police Ministry and KZN police leadership filed an urgent High Court application in Durban to halt further anti-immigration protest action. The ministry says unlawful blockades, intimidation and violence will not be tolerated. The matter is set for Friday.
- 21:26
Melville residents say their water supply has been interrupted for eight months and vow to intensify protests until Johannesburg restores reliable water. They are demanding accountability from the city and Joburg Water.
- 20:51
The Service Delivery Party says its councillors will sign performance contracts with both the party and the community, and absences from council meetings will be recorded.