Monday, 7 September 2026

A KwaZulu-Natal raid targeting undocumented workers and employers was thwarted after information leaked; the province says extortionists may have warned factories and promises unannounced follow-up operations.

The High Court dismissed Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to stop her corruption trial, finding prima facie evidence involving alleged requests for R250,000, R2 million and two payments of R150,000.

Storms damaged up to 25 North West schools, blowing off roofs and collapsing some walls; emergency repairs and alternative learning arrangements are planned before the end of September.

A whistleblower campaign called “They Have Names” is documenting families’ losses and urging stronger legal, financial and safety protections under the Protected Disclosure Bill.

A 42-year-old suspect linked to a R16 million Mfuleni fleet tender appeared in court; only seven of 18 paid-for vehicles are reportedly with the municipality, while others remain traced to different entities or missing.