Friday, 11 September 2026

The Johannesburg High Court convicted Bafana Mahungela of murdering teacher Kirsten Clates, plus kidnapping, aggravated robbery and attempted rape; sentencing is scheduled for 27 October.

South Africa’s BRICS business delegation urged action on non-tariff barriers, stronger manufacturing and technology partnerships, and a permanent secretariat to make opportunities accessible to businesses.

Transnet reported a return to profitability, with a R4.6 billion profit, 7% higher revenue and volumes up 5% to 167 million tons, despite ongoing equipment and security challenges.

Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding more than 100 American women of over R100 million through online romance scams were due to be extradited to the United States.

The Springboks and All Blacks will share an estimated R129.5 million more by staging their decider in the United States rather than South Africa.