RC 261002SAfmCathy Mohlahlana
Friday, 2 October 2026
Fuel-price shock, allegations against suspended police deputy commissioner Shadrach Sibia, and local-election accountability dominated a politically charged Friday briefing.
- 06:10
Petrol is expected to rise by about R3 a litre next Wednesday, pushing Gauteng 95 above R30 and diesel beyond R31 unless relief is approved.
- 07:24
The state opposed Shadrach Sibia’s bail, citing alleged witness interference, including a recording of Bishop Maumela seeking contact with a complainant’s family.
- 07:18
A gender-based violence inquiry says three Chapter 9 institutions can subpoena ministers and will approach the courts if recommendations on justice-system failures are ignored.
- 07:48
Business Leadership South Africa’s Busi Mavuso urged voters to scrutinise municipal candidates, noting only 39 of 257 municipalities received clean audits and local services depend on capable leadership.
- 08:43
Election analysts warned that independent candidates who become kingmakers in hung councils can be absorbed by larger parties, while coalition bargaining often sidelines voters’ choices.