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Saturday, 3 October 2026
Saturday’s music-led episode was punctuated by urgent reports on gender-based violence, policing demands in Ekurhuleni and political promises ahead of local elections.
- 13:01
Ekurhuleni residents marched to Kempton Park Police Station after 12 women’s bodies were found across the area since July, demanding stronger police visibility and accountability.
- 14:03
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Mpumalanga after his 27-year-old female friend was allegedly assaulted and killed; he is due in court on 5 October 2026.
- 15:05
MK Party representatives promised to take over uMhlathuze municipality, citing residents’ claims of four days without water and uncollected refuse ahead of local government elections.
- 13:03
Retired Constitutional Court judge Justice Muiselé Mazanga received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Fort Hare for contributions to constitutionalism, human rights and law.