Sunday, 4 October 2026

A 22-year-old University of Limpopo student was found dead near the campus perimeter fence; police reported no visible injuries and are investigating whether she fell into a trench.

The mayor, municipal manager and chief financial officer of Knysna municipality are due in court over alleged kickbacks linked to a municipal security-services contract.

Cape Town residents were urged to reduce water use and store clean water during planned maintenance affecting supply, including pipe and valve replacement work in several communities.

SAPS data on gender-based violence contains serious flaws, including duplicate victims and incorrect ages and genders, complicating efforts to target resources and hold government accountable.

The programme’s main offering remained soul and pop nostalgia, with Ernest Pillay linking tracks to themes of perseverance, love, loss and emotional renewal throughout the afternoon.