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Saturday, 29 August 2026
A nostalgia-led Saturday music show was punctuated by election news, tributes to fallen South Africans and anticipation for the Springboks’ second Test against the All Blacks.
- 14:02
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa asked Johannesburg leaders to make unused township schools available as worship spaces, responding to church leaders’ requests for venues.
- 14:02
The PAC launched its local-election manifesto in Soweto, promising to contest in all nine provinces and refocus its message on land and everyday service delivery.
- 14:03
Two-time world boxing champion Zolane Lasbon Day Day was honoured in Mdantsane after being shot outside his home; supporters gathered to celebrate his legacy and boxing journey.
- 15:02
The National Freedom Party submitted candidate lists for the 2026 local elections in five provinces, despite an unresolved court challenge by expelled KZN chairperson Mbali Shinga.
- 15:54
The Springboks faced the All Blacks in Cape Town at 5.10pm for the second Test, after South Africa won the opening match 33–16 at Ellis Park.