RC 260810SAfmAshraf Garda
Monday, 10 August 2026
A hard-news-heavy edition centred on police killings, Cape Flats mass shootings, severe snow disruptions, and sharp Women’s Month reflections on violence and care.
- 16:01
A known gang leader and person of interest was taken in for questioning over the Reiger Park shooting that killed four people, including two police officers; two SAPS rifles were also recovered.
- 15:12
Three Cape Flats mass shootings in Langa, Gugulethu and Khayelitsha left 11 people dead over the weekend, prompting calls for stronger crime intelligence, more resources and action on township underdevelopment.
- 16:19
Heavy snow and icy roads forced multiple closures in KZN, the Eastern Cape and parts of the Midlands; officials urged motorists to stay off the roads or drive with extreme caution.
- 17:24
Women’s Day conversations shifted from tribute to accountability: Amnesty International said South Africa still records about 108 rape cases a day, with poor policing data and weak justice responses worsening the crisis.