RC 261022SAfmAshraf Garda
Thursday, 22 October 2026
The afternoon was dominated by the killing of a foreign national in Durban's CBD, alongside Bronkhorstspruit water failures, SARS's push on unpaid government debt, and Suliman Carrim's Musina court appearance.
- 15:11
Police in KZN are investigating the murder of a foreign national in Durban's CBD, allegedly beaten by a group of about 50 people after two people broke away from a march.
- 15:01
The Human Rights Commission calls the Bronkhorstspruit gastrointestinal outbreak, which treated over 400 people, a serious violation of basic rights, blaming municipal neglect and financial mismanagement.
- 15:04
SARS says it has adequate data to flag non-compliance, citing 57 billion rand of undisputed debt owed by companies doing business with government, and is exploring how to withhold payments lawfully.
- 15:29
Northwest businessman Suliman Carrim's bail application in Musina was postponed to 30 October after he faced charges of attempted vehicle theft, fraud and uttering.