Friday, 11 September 2026

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee requested a sixth extension to submit its report on KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s national-security allegations, with the deadline passing today.

A sociology professor said ministers and mayors must show political maturity when confronted, warning that angry exchanges deepen citizens’ trust deficit and blur government and party roles.

Six Nigerian nationals accused of belonging to the Black Axe network will be extradited from Cape Town to the United States over alleged wire fraud and money laundering targeting more than 100 victims.

Transnet returned to profitability, reporting R4.6 billion in earnings after a R1.9 billion loss, while rail volumes reached nearly 168 million tons and planned investment totals R68.4 billion.

Invasive plants were found on 67 of 168 inspected Garden Route properties; 55 landowners began clearing them, while non-compliance can bring fines of up to R10 million or 10 years’ imprisonment.