Wednesday, 23 September 2026

The Reserve Bank raised the policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, lifting prime to 10.75%, as oil-driven inflation is expected to exceed 5%.

Fourteen people were shot at a KwaMakutha home near Durban, with 11 killed; the KZN premier said police had information that could lead to arrests soon.

The IEC said all election participants are legally bound by its conduct code, including new responsibilities aimed at curbing disinformation and protecting information integrity.

A safety expert warned South Africa’s school transport system is broken, citing car-seat use of 24% in Gauteng and 8% in Cape Town; children under three must use certified seats.

Children of foreign nationals legally attend South African schools but reported bullying, intimidation and trauma, including pressure to hide their identities amid anti-undocumented-migrant campaigns.