RC 261023SAfmAshraf Garda
Friday, 23 October 2026
Friday's National Pulse was dominated by the MK Party firing its secretary general, with nursing vacancies, a disputed KwaZulu-Natal murder-rate drop and the Speakers Forum book event also featuring.
- 16:01
The MK Party has fired its secretary general, citing councillor selection concerns, deployment committees formed without Jacob Zuma's knowledge, and delayed campaign materials.
- 15:55
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa says 2,272 funded posts remain unfilled under a 2006 staffing structure, disputing the 4,000 figure and blaming austerity-delayed appointments for burnout.
- 15:04
WHO's Africa regional director urged a united Ebola response after Nigeria reported its first case, noting Kenya, Uganda and DR Congo are already dealing with Bundibugyo strain cases.
- 16:11
KwaZulu-Natal's murder rate reportedly fell 9.4%, about 2,500 fewer killings, though ISS analyst Willem Els stressed roughly 23,000 people are still murdered nationally each year.
- 15:01
Eastern Cape police launched the festive season safety operation in Mthatha, promising no tolerance for drunk driving, handing over more than 315 vehicles, and signing overtime for extra members.