RC 260923SAfmCathy Mohlahlana
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
The episode was dominated by upheaval in South Africa’s police leadership, a deadly KwaZulu-Natal shooting and scrutiny of Polokwane’s mayoral hopefuls ahead of local elections.
- 07:28
Eleven people were killed when three gunmen opened fire on a party in Kwamakuta; police are investigating possible rival-gang involvement and have identified people of interest.
- 06:01
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrach Sibiya faces five charges, including rape, trafficking and grooming; he was moved to custody over fears he might escape and will apply for bail on 29 September.
- 06:52
Police seized Police Minister Senzo Mkunu’s cellphone under a High Court warrant, citing four areas of interest including fraud and defeating the ends of justice; his spokesperson says he has not been formally charged.
- 06:59
SASA acknowledged service problems at its Umlazi office, blamed partly on a water shortage, and said it was seeking alternative premises while directing clients to online services.
- 08:28
Polokwane’s mayoral candidates offered sharply different coalition and service plans, but the debate assessor criticised generic answers and said Victor Motimela gave the clearest coalition proposal.