Friday, 2 October 2026

The SABC requested an additional R120 million for adequate November 4 local government election coverage, including efforts to counter online disinformation; funding remained unresolved.

A watchdog called for mortality reports covering ten years, an independent forensic audit, suspended admissions and staff suspensions after alleged deaths, abuse and neglect at Witrand Psychiatric Hospital.

Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya’s bail hearing included disputes over alleged sexual exploitation, the investigating officer’s credibility and his solitary-confinement conditions; he remained in custody until October 7.

The Border Management Authority said 57 officials were identified in corruption cases since April, with 17 fired and 33 facing disciplinary processes; unique passport-stamp numbers help trace misconduct.

The Fathers and Sons Movement urged government investment in men and boys, including character development and anger-management programmes, while calling for gender-based violence prevention to become a daily community priority.