Friday, 18 September 2026

The Black Women Caucus gave authorities seven days to respond to demands after a Kempton Park picket, with a 10-day deadline for a coordinated anti-violence engagement.

The South African Human Rights Commission alleged municipal water infrastructure is being sabotaged to sustain tanker contracts, costing metros hundreds of millions of rands annually.

More than 400 public servants remain on paid precautionary suspension, costing R204 million by March 2026; the PSA said the 60-day limit is being ignored.

Investigative forensics specialist Jade Bernstein said South African offender profiling needs locally grounded research, dedicated funding and formal recognition of forensic psychology by the HPCSA.

The National Taxi Alliance threatened a nationwide march within 14 days and possible service withdrawals, demanding equal treatment, lower fuel costs and revised vehicle-finance rules.