Sunday, 11 October 2026

Government will take part in a High Court hearing on the 29th to seek clarity on implementing the Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. The justice minister says government remains legally bound to comply.

Police have taken a person in for questioning over the murder of 14-year-old twin brothers in Mamelodi, who were found dead with multiple stab wounds at home last Friday. No arrests have been made.

The Competition Commission is monitoring whether producers and retailers are keeping food prices artificially high. Maize meal, bread and sunflower oil have not fallen much at retail despite lower commodity prices.

The family of the late Afro-pop musician, who died aged 83, says he will be remembered for his role in the fight against apartheid as well as for his music.

Healthy Living Alliance is calling on the health minister to finalise front-of-pack food warning label regulations by the 10th of December, so shoppers can spot high sugar, salt and saturated fat.