Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Election-week politics dominated this Night Fall, with a Durban court bid over anti-immigration protests, a late Will for Peace report, and Gauteng's wasted panic-button spending.

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The police ministry and KZN police commissioner filed an urgent High Court application to halt further anti-immigration protests in Durban after violent clashes, property damage and blocked roads. The matter is set to be heard Friday.
22:09
The Presidency says President Ramaphosa has received the panel report on the Will for Peace naval exercise, which Iran took part in, eight months late. Its contents stay confidential on national security grounds.
22:08
Gauteng spent R118.8 million on an e-panic button programme that distributed just 2,000 devices at R908 each, and the programme has reportedly been mothballed.
22:03
International Relations Minister Ronald Lomola says South Africa is diversifying export markets amid uncertainty over AGOA trade preferences, while keeping relations with Washington cordial despite disagreements.

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